For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .
3. Remove the front fender liner of the fender. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
4. Remove the fender insulation.
5. Remove the repeater lamp (1).

• | Disengage the repeater lamp (1) from the inside (3).

• | Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).

6. When replacing the fender, transfer or replace the fascia support bracket.

Drill out the 4 blind rivets (1).

7. Remove the front fender (1) from the outer windshield frame.

Remove the adhesive (2) from the A-pillar (3).

Important: Protect the edges of the fender with adhesive tape to avoid damaging the paint.

8. Remove the fender.

Remove the 7 bolts (arrow).

9. Remove the small parts.

• | Remove the plastic nut.

• | Remove the additional hood seal.

• | Remove the fender (1).

• | Remove the bracket (2) from fender.

### Installation Procedure

Important: Observe protective wax corrosion protection measures.

1. When replacing the fender, seal cavity.

Important: Observe corrosion protection measures for PVC protection.

2. Apply an underseal.
3. Replace the fender adhesive tape (1).

Replace the 5 cm (2 in) double-sided adhesive tape (1).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Protect the edges of the fender with adhesive tape to avoid damaging the paint.

4. Slide the fender under the windshield trim.
5. Install the fender.

• | Bond the fender to the windshield frame.

• | Install the fender bracket.

• | Install the 7 bolts.

6. Adjust the fender.

• | (I) 4.5+/-1.0 mm (0.18+/-0.04 in)

• | (II) 3.5+/-0.8 mm (0.14+/-0.03 in)

• | (III) 3.0+/-1.0 mm (0.19+/-0.04 in)

• | (IV) 3.8+/-0.8 mm (0.15+/-0.03 in)

7. Install the fender.

Tighten
Tighten the 7 bolts (arrow) to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

8. Mark the heads of the 8 bolts with paint.
9. Connect the small parts.

• | Install the additional hood seal.

• | Install the plastic nut.

10. Connect the guide rails.

• | Install the guide rail.

• | Rivet on the 4 blind rivets.

11. Install the repeater lamp.

• | Connect the wiring harness plug.

• | Install the repeater lamp.

12. Install the fender insulation to the A-pillar.
13. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
14. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .
15. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .