Composite Pickup Box Side Panel Replacement Standard

1. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.
2. Remove the screws in the wheelhouse attaching the fender to the box.
3. Remove the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
4. Remove the fender to rear pillar retaining bolts through the tail lamp opening.



5. Remove the rear retaining bolts.
6. Use the following procedure in order to remove the fender from the vehicle:

6.1.	Lift the fender at the bottom up 45 degrees.

6.2.	Slide the fender upward.

1. Use the following procedure in order to install the fender to the vehicle:

1.1.	Rotate the fender up 45 degrees.

1.2.	Rotate the fender down into the body position.




2. Install the fender to the rear pillar retaining bolts through the tail lamp opening.

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.

3. Install the rear retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (12 lb ft).

4. Install the tail lamp assembly. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
5. Install the screws in the wheelhouse attaching the fender to the box.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




6. Install the bolts to the front of the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (12 lb ft).

Composite Pickup Box Side Panel Replacement QS4

1. Remove the upper molding rear retainer (1) from the pickup box side.
2. Remove the upper molding from the pickup box side. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the top molding retainers.
3. Remove the fuel filler neck from the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .



4. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.



5. Remove the rear tail lamp assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .
6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the rear pillar.



7. Remove the lower bolts from the rear of the fender.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the running lights, if equipped.
9. Remove the screws from the outer wheelwell.



10. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the fender.
11. With the aid of an assistant, pivot the fender from the bottom upward to approximately 90 degrees in order to remove the fender from the retainers.

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the fender to the pickup box at a 90 degree angle and lower gently.

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 bottom of the fender.

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

3. Install the screws to the outer wheelwell area.

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

4. Install the bolts to the bottom of the fender.
5. Connect the electrical connectors to the running lamps, if equipped.



6. Install the lower bolts to the rear of the fender.

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

7. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender to the rear pillar.

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




8. Install the rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .



9. Install the bolts to the front of the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

10. Install the fuel filler neck to the vehicle, if removed. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .



11. Install the upper molding to the pickup box side.

Align the locator pins (2) and press down in order to secure.

12. Install the upper molding rear retainer (1) to the pickup box side.