Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Fender Replacement - Left



Front Fender Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure






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

1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Remove the left fender flare. Refer to Front Fender Flare Replacement ().
3. Remove the left wheelhouse panel (1). Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
5. Remove the left rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Accessory Molding) ()Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Production Molding) ().
6. Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove left rear inner fender splash guard.




8. Remove the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.




9. Remove the 2 front fender to door jamb (3) bolts.




10. Remove the top 2 front fender bolts (1).




11. Remove the 1 bolt (2) from the front of the left front fender.
12. Remove the left front fender (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the front fender (1) to the vehicle. Secure the fender with the 1 bolt (2).

Tighten the front fender bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





2. Install the top 2 front fender (1) bolts.

Tighten the top front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





3. Install the 2 door jamb (3) to front fender bolts.

Tighten the door jamb to front fender bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





4. Install the front fender (1) to rocker panel bolt.

Tighten the front fender to rocker panel bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

5. Install left fender rear inner splash guard.
6. Install the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
8. Install the left rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Accessory Molding) ()Rocker Panel Molding Replacement (Production Molding) ().
9. Install the left wheel house panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the left fender flare. Refer to Front Fender Flare Replacement ().
11. Close hood panel.