Body Repair Manual

Front Fender
Replacement
NOTE: Check clearance and level differences of the hood,
door panels and front bumper.
1. Remove the related parts.
• Front bumper
• Headlight
• Mud guard
• Side sill panel
• Inner fender
2. Mask parts with tape.
Stick masking tape on the neighboring lower windshield
and the door to protect painted surfaces from damage.
3. Remove the front fender mounting bolts.
FRONT
FENDER
4. Apply paint on the back of the new fender.
See Paint Repair section
• Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint
contains substances that are harmful if inhaled
or swallowed. Read the paint label before
opening paint container.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved
respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate
clothing when painting.
• Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and
keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
NOTE: Apply paint to lower section of front pillar also.
5. Set the front fender.
Fasten to the front wheelhouse at two spots with bolts.
Close the hood and check the front and rear clearances,
door clearance and level differences.
MOUNTING
BOLT
NOTE: Apply the mastic sealer
to the mounting positions of the
front fender.
MASTIC
SEALER
6. After checking the mounting position, tighten all
bolts fully.
7. Apply the undercoat (see section 7 ).
Apply an undercoat to the inside of the front fender and
upper face of the front wheelhouse.
8. Apply the paint.
See Paint Repair section.
• Ventilate when spraying paint. Most paint
contains substances that are harmful if inhaled
or swallowed. Read the paint label before
opening the paint container.
• Avoid contact with skin. Wear an approved
respirator, gloves, eye protection and appropriate
clothing when painting.
• Paint is flammable. Store it in a safe place, and
keep it away from sparks, flames or cigarettes.
9. Install the related parts.
Install in the reverse order in which they were removed.
10. Check and adjust.
• Check wiring connections.
• Adjust the headlight aim.
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