Fender removal DIY
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Fender removal DIY
hey guys, i just swapped out my fender this morning and it wasn't as bad as i though it would be. I've searched for DIY with pictures, but no go so i decided to document and hopefully help out the people who need to change their fenders
Items needed
Zip lock bags (label the bolts) 12 bolts total
10mm Socket
10mm Wrench
Drinks
a Friend
Before anything, to remove the fender you MUST remove the headlight, it is held on by 3 bolts total. One on top and 2 behind the wheel liner.
Engine bay there are 3 bolts circled in red.
1 sits right behind the headlight
2 that sit UNDER the headlight
2 between the fender and bumper
1 behind the plastic strip just pull it off
1 bolt near the sideskirts/door molding
2 are on the bottom part of the fender, i couldn't get a picture
End product
Few tips
if you have a hard time taking the 2 bolts UNDER the headlight out you can take off the side marker for more clearance.
also have the friend help align the fender
*edit*
I forgot about the fender lining, not sure on how many bolts since my wheel tore the lining off.
Items needed
Zip lock bags (label the bolts) 12 bolts total
10mm Socket
10mm Wrench
Drinks
a Friend
Before anything, to remove the fender you MUST remove the headlight, it is held on by 3 bolts total. One on top and 2 behind the wheel liner.
Engine bay there are 3 bolts circled in red.
1 sits right behind the headlight
2 that sit UNDER the headlight
2 between the fender and bumper
1 behind the plastic strip just pull it off
1 bolt near the sideskirts/door molding
2 are on the bottom part of the fender, i couldn't get a picture
End product
Few tips
if you have a hard time taking the 2 bolts UNDER the headlight out you can take off the side marker for more clearance.
also have the friend help align the fender
*edit*
I forgot about the fender lining, not sure on how many bolts since my wheel tore the lining off.
Last edited by abounly; 09-12-10 at 01:09 AM.