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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper .
  3. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  5. Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the front section of the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
  7. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
  8. Remove the bolts (1) securing the lower front portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
  9. Remove the bolts (2) securing the lower rear portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
    10. Fig 1: View Of Lower Front Fender Bolts
    GM1231030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolt (2) securing the upper rear portion of the front fender to the vehicle.
    11. Fig 2: View Of Upper Front Fender Bolts
    GM1231260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen the bolt on the inside of fender to door pillar.
    12. Fig 3: View Of Inside Fender-To-Door Pillar Bolt
    GM1231339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove shield from upper portion of fender by depressing tabs, battery side only.

    Remove the bolts (1) securing the upper portion of the front fender to the vehicle.

    13. Fig 4: View Of Upper Front Fender Bolts
    GM1231260Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the front fender from the vehicle.
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