Front Fender Replacement Right Side

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).



2. Remove the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .



4. Remove the right hood spring assembly.



5. Remove the fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.



6. Remove the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
7. Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
8. Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
9. Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.



10. Remove the pushpins (2) in order to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).



11. Remove the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
12. Open the door.



13. Remove the fender to door hinge bolts.



14. Unfasten the right front grille clip from the fender.



15. Remove the fender to radiator support bolts.



16. Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
17. Remove the right fender from the vehicle.

1. Position the fender to 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 rear lower fender bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.



5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the pushpins (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).



8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.

Tighten

•	Tighten the bracket nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

•	Tighten the bracket bolts to 9 N·m 807 lb in).

9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.
10. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement in Engine Cooling.
11. Install the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.



12. Install the right fender to cowl support brace, if equipped.

Tighten
Tighten the brace bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




13. Install the right hood spring assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

14. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .



15. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
16. Connect the negative battery cable(s).

Front Fender Replacement Left Side

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable (s).



2. Remove left outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.



4. Remove the left hood spring assembly.



5. Remove the left fender to cowl support brace.



6. Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket.
7. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.



8. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the clips.



9. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
10. Remove the underhood bussed electrical connector (UBEC). Refer to Underhood Fuse Block Replacement in Engine Electrical.



11. Remove the pushpins (2) to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).



12. Remove the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.
13. Open the door.



14. Remove the fender to door hinge bolts.



15. Unfasten the left front grille clip from the fender.



16. Remove the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.



17. Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
18. Remove the left fender from the vehicle.

1. Position the fender to 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 rear lower fender bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the fender to radiator support bolts and retainer.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Connect the left front grille clip to the fender.



5. Install the fender to door hinge bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the fender to upper cowl bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the pushpins (2) to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).
8. Install the Underhood Bussed Electrical Connector (UBEC). Refer to Underhood Fuse Block Replacement in Engine Electrical.



9. Connect the windshield washer hose to the clips.



10. Connect the hood latch release cable to the clips.
11. Install the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement in Engine Electrical.



12. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket.

Tighten

•	Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

•	Tighten the wheelhouse bracket nuts and bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




13. Install the left fender to cowl support brace.

Tighten
Tighten the brace bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




14. Install the left hood spring assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

15. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .



16. Install the left outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
17. Connect the negative battery cable (s).