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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2006 🢒 GMC Sierra Denali 🢒 Body 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable, if equipped. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    2. Object Number: 629332 Size: SH
  2. Lift up the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece in order to release the clips to the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  4. Remove the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 629328 Size: SH
  5. Remove the fender-to-cowl support brace, if equipped.

    6. Object Number: 402051 Size: SH
  6. Remove the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  7. Remove the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.
  8. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  9. Remove the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  10. Remove the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .
  11. Remove the coolant surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 401885 Size: SH
  12. Remove the push-in retainers (2) in order to detach the wheelhouse panel (1) from the fender (3).

    13. Object Number: 629315 Size: SH
  13. Remove the fender-to-upper cowl bracket bolt.
  14. Open the door.

    15. Object Number: 629320 Size: SH
  15. Remove the fender-to-door hinge bolts.

    16. Object Number: 370264 Size: SH
  16. Release the right front grille clip from the fender.

    17. Object Number: 629322 Size: SH
  17. Remove the fender-to-radiator support bolts.

    18. Object Number: 629325 Size: SH
  18. Remove the rear lower fender bolt.
  19. Remove the right fender from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the fender to vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 629325 Size: SH

    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.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear lower fender bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 629322 Size: SH
  3. Install the fender-to-radiator support bolts.

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


    Object Number: 370264 Size: SH
  4. Fasten the right front grille clip to the fender.

    5. Object Number: 629320 Size: SH
  5. Install the fender-to-door hinge bolts.

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


    Object Number: 629315 Size: SH
  6. Install the fender-to-upper cowl bracket bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the upper cowl bracket bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 629339 Size: SH
  7. Install the push-in retainers (2) in order to attach the wheelhouse panel (1) to the fender (3).

    8. Object Number: 402051 Size: SH
  8. Install the wheelhouse panel bracket, if equipped.

    9. Tighten

        • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
        • Tighten the wheelhouse panel bracket bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  9. Install the right side battery tray, if equipped. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  10. Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  11. Install the coolant surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
  12. Install the air filter housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  13. Install the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 629328 Size: SH
  14. Install the right fender-to-cowl support brace, if equipped.

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

  15. Install the right hood spring assembly. Refer to Hood Link Replacement .
  16. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .

    17. Object Number: 629332 Size: SH
  17. Install the right outboard cowl vent grille trim piece.
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .