Removal procedure
1. Remove front wheel arch trim. See «Facing of a forward wheel arch» in this section.
2. Remove the bolts securing the front fascia to the fender.
3. Install the front cover.
4. Remove the wing bolts behind the front trim.
5. Remove the sill panel molding. See section 9M, «Exterior finish».
6. Remove the bolts on the wing base.
7. Open the front door and remove the bolt on the A-pillar base.
8. Remove the upper fender bolts and fender.
Installation procedure
Note: Direct contact of dissimilar metals can lead to rapid corrosion. Use proper fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the fender with the top fender bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the upper wing bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
2. Install the bolt on the A-pillar base.
Tighten
Tighten the wing bolt on the A-pillar to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Install the bolts on the wing base.
Tighten
Tighten the lower wing bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
4. Install the sill panel molding. See section 9M, «Exterior finish».
5. Install the front wing bolts behind the front fascia.
Tighten
Tighten the front wing bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Install the front cover to its original position.
7. Install the bolts securing the front trim to the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the front bolts securing the cladding to the fender to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
8. Install the front wheel arch mudguard. Go to «Mudguard front wheel arch» in this section.