GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - AWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Wheelhouse Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

    2. Object Number: 431898 Size: SH
  2. Remove fender flare. Refer to Front Fender Flare Replacement .
  3. Remove the bolts and plastic retainers from wheel house panel.
  4. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
  5. Disengage the plastic retainers from the wheel house panel.
  6. Remove the wheel house panel (1) from the fender.

Installation Procedure

    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.


    Object Number: 431898 Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel house panel (1) to the fender.
  2. Secure the wheel house panel (1) with the bolts and the plastic retainers.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the wheelhouse panel bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the fender flare. Refer to Front Fender Flare Replacement .
  5. Lower the vehicle.