Filler Panel Replacement - Wheelhouse Rear for Pontiac Grand Am 1999

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the filler retainers from the front wheelhouse panel.
4. Remove the filler screws from the front wheelhouse panel.
5. Remove the front wheelhouse panel.

1. Install the front wheelhouse panel.

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 filler screws to the front wheelhouse panel.

Tighten
Tighten the front wheelhouse panel to 2.5 N·m (55 lb in).

3. Install the filler retainers to the front wheelhouse panel.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.