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

1. Apply tape to panel and adjacent surfaces.
2. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
3. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
5. Remove the washer solvent container from the right fender. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
6. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.



7. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.



8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.



9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.



10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
11. Remove the fender from the vehicle.

1. Install the fender to the vehicle.

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 to the fender at the front compartment side rail.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to front compartment side rail bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to rocker panel bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




4. Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to door hinge pillar bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the bolts to the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.

Tighten
Tighten the fender to engine compartment siderail bolts to 8 N·m (70 lb in).

6. Install the washer solvent container to the right fender. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
7. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
8. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
9. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
10. Install the rocker finish panel. Refer to Rocker Panel Molding Replacement .
11. Remove the protective tape.