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Old 07-25-10, 11:13 AM
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is there any DIY for fender removal?
I looked through the service manual but the body section doesnt show the simple stuff only the cut and weld stuff
I guess i can just look at the new fenders and see where the nuts go
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ok i know where all the bolt locations are
anybody know how to take the lower molding without breaking the clips or breaking anything
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the best way that I've done it is slide the metal moulding towards the front of the car, you can also remove the whole fender without removing that moulding. You open the door and use your 10mm ratchet wrench to remove the lower bolt.
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for clarification, which clips are you talking about? there are two torx type allen screws that hold the lower panel on top of the fender... once you get those loose, there is a bold under the door... then you should be able to pop of the lower panel...

i replaced my fender a few months ago... get ready to partially remove the bumper and headlight to access all the bolts...
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I didn't have torx type allen screws...they were plastic tabs.

Yes, you have to unbolt the headlight and remove the bumper as well..but I thought that was general knowledge...lol
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yah my bumper is already off and headlights thats not the part i was talking about,
i was talking about the bottom of the fender connecting to the door, i figured it out it just pops off, then theres one more 10mm under that even i beleive behind the skirts im just going to pry the skirt a lil and get a socket in there i dont want to take the whole kit off hopefully that works
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