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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 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. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  2. Remove the side hood bumper. Refer to Hood Side Bumper Replacement .
  3. Remove the side rear seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 282272 Size: MH
  6. Remove the fender lower bracket bolts (1).
  7. Remove the fender lower bracket (4).
  8. On Chevrolet vehicles, remove the front side marker lamp. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
  9. Remove the front fascia from the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

    10. Object Number: 282269 Size: SH
  10. Remove the fender insulator retainers (2).
  11. Remove the fender insulators (1).

    12. Object Number: 282270 Size: MH
  12. Remove the fender center bracket bolts (2).
  13. Remove the fender center bracket (1).

    14. Object Number: 282272 Size: MH
  14. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  15. Remove the fender bolts (1).
  16. Remove the fender (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 282272 Size: MH
  1. Install the fender (3).

    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 fender bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fender bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  3. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 282270 Size: MH
  4. Install the fender center bracket (1).
  5. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the body.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Install the fender center bracket bolts (2) to the fender (3).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the fender center bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 282269 Size: SH
  7. Install the fender insulator (1).
  8. Install the fender insulator retainers (2).
  9. Install the front fascia to the fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  10. On Chevrolet vehicles, install the front side marker lamp. Refer to Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 282272 Size: MH
  11. Install the fender lower bracket (4).
  12. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the radiator side support.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  13. Install the fender lower bracket bolt (1) to the fender.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the fender lower bracket bolt to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  14. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  16. Install the side hood bumper. Refer to Hood Side Bumper Replacement .
  17. Install the side rear seal. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .
  18. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .