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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2000 🢒 Alero 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Tape the edges of the fender in order to protect the fender from scratching.
  3. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  4. Remove the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
  5. Remove the front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Wheelhouse Rear .
  6. Remove the bumper fascia from the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 330081 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front fender rear brace bolt.

    8. Object Number: 598595 Size: SH
  8. Remove the front fender rear bracket bolt from the fender.

    9. Object Number: 598596 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front fender front brace bolt from the body.

    10. Object Number: 330087 Size: SH
  10. Remove the front fender lower retaining bolts.

    11. Object Number: 330090 Size: SH
  11. Remove the front fender upper retaining bolts.
  12. Remove the front fender.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 330090 Size: SH
  1. Install the front fender.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front fender upper retaining bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 330087 Size: SH
  3. Install the front fender lower retaining bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 598596 Size: SH
  4. Install the front fender front brace bolt to the body.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 598595 Size: SH
  5. Install the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 330081 Size: SH
  6. Install the front fender rear brace bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement .
  8. Install the front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Wheelhouse Rear .
  9. Install the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
  10. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  11. Remove the tape from the edges of the fender.
  12. Close the hood.