24/11/2023 01:17:10

Fender Assembly - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 10103002

Removal

  1. Remove the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) .
  2. Remove the LH rocker panel. See Molding - Rocker Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  4. Remove the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  5. 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.
  6. 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) .
  7. Remove the LH front side repeater light. See Lamp and Camera Assembly - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  8. Remove the screws (x3) that attach the LH front molding sill bracket to the vehicle, and then remove the bracket.
  9. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
  10. Remove the bolt that attaches the front part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
  11. Remove the bolt that attaches the inner part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
    Tip: If necessary, release the washer fluid reservoir if the bolt cannot be easily accessed. Remove the fasteners (x3) that secure the reservoir to the body of the vehicle (torque 5 Nm).
  12. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear part of the LH front fender to the vehicle.
  13. Remove the bolts that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
  14. Remove the LH front fender from the vehicle.

Installation

  1. Position the new 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).
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    If the washer fluid reservoir was released to gain access to this bolt, reinstall the washer fluid reservoir after the bolt is installed. Install the fasteners (x3) that secure the reservoir to the body of the vehicle (torque 5 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. Position the LH front molding sill bracket on the vehicle, and then install the screws (x3) that attach the bracket to the vehicle (torque 3 Nm).
  11. Install the LH front side repeater light. See Lamp and Camera Assembly - Side Repeater - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  12. Position the LH front fascia to fender mounting bracket on the vehicle, installing the 2x bracket tabs, and then install the bolt that attaches the bracket to the vehicle (torque 4 Nm).
  13. Check fender gap and flush against the LH A-pillar and LH front door, and adjust if necessary.
  14. For China, Japan and Korea only: Install a new motor ID label on the fender.
  15. 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) .
  16. Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove and Install) .
  17. Install the LH front wheel. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install) .
  18. Connect 12V power. SeeDisconnect 12V Power.
  19. Install the LH rocker panel. See Molding - Rocker Panel - LH (Remove and Replace) .