Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Inner Fender Replacement




Front Inner Fender Replacement

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to scratch the body.

1. Remove the front inner fender (A).
-1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
From under the front bumper (C), remove the bolts (D) and the clip (E) securing the front strake (F), the front bumper, and the front inner fender.
-3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (G) securing the front bumper and the front inner fender.
From the wheel arch, remove the clips (H, I) that secure the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body.
-5 With SH-AWD (left side): Release the hooks (J) on the front brake duct (K).
Release the hook (L) on the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender.
-6 NOTE: To release the clips (E, G, H), pry up on the center pin at the notch (M).

2. Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips into place securely.