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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 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. Raise the hood.
  2. Tape the edges of the fender in order to protect the fender from scratching.
  3. Remove the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .
  4. Remove the front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Wheelhouse Rear .
  5. Remove the bumper fascia from the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 276960 Size: SH
  6. Remove the front fender front brace bolt (2).

    7. Object Number: 276950 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front fender rear center bracket from the front fender bolt (2).

    8. Object Number: 276955 Size: SH
  8. Remove the front fender lower bolts (2).

    9. Object Number: 276929 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front fender upper bolts (1).
  10. Remove the front fender (2).

    11. Object Number: 276927 Size: SH
  11. Remove the front fender rear center bracket nut (1).

    12. Object Number: 276925 Size: SH
  12. Remove the front fender rear center bracket from the body bolt (1).
  13. Remove the front fender rear center bracket (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 276925 Size: SH
  1. Install the front fender rear center bracket (2).

    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 front fender rear center bracket to the body bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fender rear center bracket to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 276927 Size: SH
  3. Install the front fender rear center bracket nut (1).

    4. Object Number: 276929 Size: SH
  4. Install the front fender (2).
  5. Install the front fender upper bolts (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 276955 Size: SH
  6. Install the front fender lower bolts (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 276950 Size: SH
  7. Install the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt  (2).

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 276960 Size: SH
  8. Install the front fender front brace bolt (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  10. Install the front wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Wheelhouse Rear .
  11. Install the front wheelhouse panel splash shield. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement .