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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 GTO 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Tape Corners of Panel Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Apply tape to panel and adjacent surfaces.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  3. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the assist rod assembly to fender screws. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  6. Remove the fender emblem. Refer to Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement in Exterior Trim.

    7. Object Number: 1288208 Size: SH
  7. Tilt the hood side bumper (1) forward slightly and carefully slide it rearward to disengage it from the inner edge of the fender (2).

    8. Object Number: 1288215 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nut (3) from the rear of the fender.
  9. From behind the fender, remove the bolt (1) attaching the rear of the fender.
  10. Remove the bolt (2) attaching the rear of the fender to the vehicle.

    11. Object Number: 1288216 Size: SH
  11. Remove the 7 bolts (1) attaching the fender (3) to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the rocker panel molding bracket (2) from the lower rear edge of the fender (3), if necessary.
  13. Remove the fender (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1288216 Size: SH
  1. Install the fender (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rocker panel molding bracket to the rear lower fender (3), if removed.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the 7 fender bolts (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 1288215 Size: SH
  4. Install the bolt (2) attaching the rear of the fender to the vehicle.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. From behind the fender, install the bolt (1) and nut (3) attaching the lower fender.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 1288208 Size: SH
  6. Install the hood side bumper (1) to the inner edge of the fender (2).
  7. Install the fender emblem. Refer to Front Fender Emblem/Nameplate Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  8. Install the assist rod assembly to fender screws. Refer to Hood Open Assist Rod Replacement .
  9. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  10. Install the rocker molding. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior trim.
  11. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
  12. Remove the protective tape.