30/11/2023 19:30:55

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Install)

Correction Code 10103001

Removal

  1. Remove the LH rocker panel. See Molding - Rocker Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  3. Remove the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) .
  5. Remove the screw that attaches the fascia panel to the RH front fender (torque 1.5 Nm).
  6. Release the LH fascia from the fender bracket and pull it forward to gain access to the bolt that attach the LH front fascia to fender mounting bracket to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front fascia to fender mounting bracket to the vehicle, and then release the tabs (x2) to remove the bracket (torque 4 Nm).
  8. Release the nut (x1) and clips (x5) that attach the rear half of the LH front wheel arch liner to the vehicle, and then move the liner aside. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  9. Release the washer fluid reservoir and then remove the fasteners (x3) that secure the reservoir to the body of the vehicle (torque 5 Nm).
  10. Move the washer bottle aside and remove the sponge mat.
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the inner part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the back side of the LH front side repeater lamp and camera assembly.
  13. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
  14. Remove the bolt that attaches the front part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
  15. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
  16. Remove the bolts that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
  17. Remove the LH front fender assembly from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. Position the LH front fender on the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolts that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle (torque 8 Nm).
  3. Install the bolt that attaches the rear part of the LH front fender to the vehicle (torque 8 Nm).
  4. Apply 3 coats of touch up paint to the bolt that attaches the rear part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Let the 2nd coat dry for 20 minutes before applying the 3rd coat.
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the inner part of the LH front fender to the vehicle (torque 8 Nm).
  6. Install the bolt that attaches the front part of the LH front fender to the vehicle (torque 8 Nm).
  7. Apply 3 coats of touch up paint to the bolt that attaches the front part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Let the 2nd coat dry for 20 minutes before applying the 3rd coat.
  8. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle (torque 8 Nm).
  9. Apply 3 coats of touch up paint to the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Let the 2nd coat dry for 20 minutes before applying the 3rd coat.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors (x2) from the back side of the LH front side repeater lamp and camera assembly.
  11. Install the sponge mat.
  12. Install the fasteners (x3) that secure the reservoir to the body of the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  13. Install the 2x bracket tabs that attach the LH front fascia to fender mounting bracket on the vehicle, and then install the bolt that attaches the bracket to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm), and then secure the fascia to the fender bracket.
  14. Check fender gap and flush against the LH A-pillar and LH front door, and adjust if necessary.
  15. Remove the screw that attaches the fascia panel to the LH front fender (torque 1.5 Nm).
  16. Install the nut (x1) and clips (x5) that attach the rear half of the LH front wheel arch liner to the vehicle. See Wheel Arch Liner - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) .
  18. Install the LH underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - LH (Remove and Replace).
  19. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  20. Install the LH rocker panel. See Molding - Rocker Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .