Front Inner Fender Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body.

Remove the front inner fender (A).
1. On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B).
2. From under the front bumper (C), remove the bolts (D, E) securing the front bumper, front strake (F), and front inner fender, and remove the clip (G) securing the front bumper and front inner fender.
3. From the wheel arch, remove the clips (H, I) securing the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body.
4. Release the hook(J) of the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender.
  
  Fig 1: Front Inner Fender Fastener Locations With Torque Specifications
  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.