2026-05-04

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

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  • 2026-03-11: Updated photo and location description of rear fender bolt.
This procedure assumes the cowl screen carrier bracket, headlight grommet, and underhood storage unit clips on the fender assembly being replaced are undamaged. Inspect these components and if necessary, replace with new parts.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Technische Daten zum Drehmoment:
Beschreibung Drehmomentwert Empfohlene Werkzeuge Wiederverwenden/Ersetzen Hinweise
Bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • Steckschlüssel, 10 mm
 Wiederverwenden
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel liner to the HV battery
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Wiederverwenden
Bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Wiederverwenden
Bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
 Wiederverwenden
Bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Wiederverwenden
Bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Wiederverwenden
Bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Wiederverwenden
Nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body
9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
 Wiederverwenden

Ausbauen

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See .
  2. Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  5. Remove the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • Steckschlüssel, 10 mm
  6. Remove the front wheels. See .
  7. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Nicht Strukturpack)(Remove and Replace).
  8. Remove the LH front wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Nicht Strukturpack)(Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • 10 mm socket
    Figure 1. LH shown; RH similar
  10. Remove the RH front fender garnish. See .
  11. Remove the clips (x6) that attach the front of the RH front wheel liner to the vehicle.
  12. Remove the bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • 10 mm socket
    Figure 2. LH shown; RH similar
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  14. If present, release the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  15. If present, slide the locking tab away from the connector, and then press down on the locking tab to disconnect the connector from the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  16. With an assistant, release the LH side of the front fascia, and then carefully pull the fascia up and forward to remove it from the vehicle. Place the fascia on a padded surface.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Carefully release the tabs that attach the lower headlight bracket to the front fascia, otherwise the tabs can be broken.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    Warning
    The corners of the ankle catcher are very sharp and might cause personal injury.

    LH ankle catcher corner shown; RH corner similar

  17. Remove the LH headlight. See .
  18. Remove the LH side repeater light. See .
  19. Remove the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See .
  20. Release the clip that attaches the cowl screen to the LH side of the carrier bracket.
  21. Remove the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  22. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  23. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt is located outside the upper fender near the door hinge.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  24. Remove the nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  25. Remove the LH front fender assembly from the vehicle

Montieren

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For instructions on how to align the fender, refer to .
  1. Install the front underhood storage fender clips onto the LH front fender.
  2. Position the LH front fender assembly onto the vehicle
  3. Install the nuts that attach the lower LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  4. Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    The bolt is located inside upper fender.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  6. Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender bracket to the body.
    9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm deep socket
  7. Install the clip that attaches the cowl screen to the LH side of the carrier bracket.
  8. Install the LH fascia side to fender bracket. See .
  9. Install the LH side repeater light. See .
  10. Install the LH headlight from the vehicle. See .
  11. With an assistant, position the front fascia onto the vehicle. and then fasten the clips (x8).
  12. If present, install the clip that attaches the electrical harness to the pedestrian warning speaker assembly.
  13. If present, connect the pedestrian warning speaker electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
  14. Connect the electrical connector for the front fascia in the RH wheel well.
  15. Install the bolt that attaches the RH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • 10 mm socket
    Figure 3. LH shown; RH similar
  16. Install the clips (x6) that attach the front of the RH front wheel liner to the vehicle.
  17. Install the RH front fender garnish. See .
  18. Install the bolt that attaches the LH corner of the front fascia to the fender.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • 10 mm socket
    Figure 4. LH shown; RH similar
  19. Install the LH front wheel liner. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Nicht Strukturpack)(Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH front fender garnish. See .
  21. Install the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Nicht Strukturpack)(Remove and Replace).
  22. Install the front wheels. See .
  23. Install the bolts that attach the top of the front fascia to the vehicle.
    4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Es wird empfohlen, die folgenden Werkzeuge zu verwenden:
    • Steckschlüssel, 10 mm
  24. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace).
  25. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  26. Open all doors and fully lower all windows.
  27. Remove the vehicle from the lift.