Front Fender Replacement. Chevrolet Metro 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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.
2. Remove 2 screws from the parking lamp.
3. Slide the parking lamp away from the fender.
4. Disconnect the bulb socket.
5. Remove the following components:

• | 2 hood rear weatherstrip clips

• | 2 cowl vent grille retainer clips

6. Position the following components away. This will allow for the removal of the front fender mounting bolt:

• | The hood rear weatherstrip

• | The cowl vent grille (1)

7. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

9. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

• | 3 retaining clips (5)

• | 6 screws (4,6)

• | The wheelhousing (2)

10. Remove the 2 fender retaining bolts at the door pillar.
11. Remove the 1 inner fender retaining bolt.
12. Remove the 4 upper fender retaining bolts (3).
13. Remove the 1 support nut that secures the fender to the bumper fascia.
14. Remove the 1 retaining bolt from the fender brace (2).
15. Slide the fender (1) off of the bumper side slider.
16. Remove the fender (1) from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

Notice: Anti-corrosion compounds have been applied to the interior surfaces of some metal panels to provide rust resistance. When servicing these panels in areas on which this material has been disturbed, or when installing new panels, avoid corrosion damage by coating with anti-corrosion compound.

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.

1. Slide the fender (1) onto the bumper side slider. Position the fender (1) in place. Secure the fender brace (2) to the vehicle with 1 retaining bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the fender brace-to-vehicle retaining bolt to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

2. Install 1 support nut that secures the fender to the bumper fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the fender-to-bumper fascia support nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

3. Secure the fender (1) to the vehicle with the following bolts:

• | 1 inner fender retaining bolt

• | 4 upper fender retaining bolts (3)

• | 2 fender retaining bolts at the door pillar

Tighten
Tighten the fender retaining bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

4. Install the wheelhousing (2). Secure the wheelhousing with the following components:

• | 3 retaining clips (5)

• | 6 screws (4,6)

5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the cowl vent grille (1) to the vehicle. Secure the grille with the retaining clips.
8. Install the rear weatherstrip to the vehicle. Secure the weatherstrip with the retaining clips.
9. Install the parking lamp bulb socket to the parking lamp.
10. Install the parking lamp to the fender. Secure the lamp with 2 screws.
11. Connect the negative (-) battery cable.