Front Fender Replacement Buick/Regency

1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
3. Remove the wheel opening molding, if equipped. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.



6. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the fender (1) at the rocker panel.
7. From inside the wheel opening, remove the bolts and nuts (3) retaining the rear of the fender (1).
8. Remove the bolts retaining the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.
9. Remove the bolts (4) retaining the upper edge of the fender (1).
10. Remove the fender (1).

1. Install the fender (1).

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 bolts (4) in order to retain the upper edge of the fender (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

3. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

4. From inside the wheel opening, install the bolts and nuts (3) in order to retain the rear of the fender (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

5. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the fender (1) at the rocker panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

6. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
7. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement or Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
8. Install the wheel opening molding, if equipped. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement .
9. Install the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
10. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Front Fender Replacement 88/LSS

1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
3. Remove the wheel opening molding, if equipped. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
5. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.



6. Remove the bolts (3) retaining the fender (1) at the rocker panel.
7. From inside the wheel opening, remove the bolts and nuts (4) retaining the rear of the fender (1).
8. Remove the bolts retaining the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.
9. Remove the bolts (5) retaining the upper edge of the fender (1).
10. Remove the fender (1).

1. Install the fender (1).

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 bolts (5) in order to retain the upper edge of the fender (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

3. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender at the headlamp opening.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

4. From inside the wheel opening, install the bolts and nuts (4) in order to retain the rear of the fender (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

5. Install the bolts (3) in order to retain the fender (1) at the rocker panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

6. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
7. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
8. Install the wheel opening molding, if equipped. Refer to Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding Replacement .
9. Install the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
10. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Front Fender Replacement Pontiac

1. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
3. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.



5. Remove the bolts (3) retaining the fender  (1) at the rocker panel.
6. From inside the wheel opening, remove the bolts (4) retaining the rear of the fender (1).
7. Remove the bolts retaining the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.
8. Remove the bolts (5) retaining the upper edge of the fender (1).
9. Remove the fender (1).

1. Install the fender (1) .

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 bolts (5) in order to retain the upper edge of the fender (1) .

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

3. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender (1) at the headlamp opening.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

4. From inside the wheel opening, install the bolts  (4) in order to retain the rear of the fender (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

5. Install the bolts (3) in order to retain the fender (1) at the rocker panel.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).

6. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
7. Install the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
8. Install the hood panel. Refer to Hood Replacement .
9. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.