Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2003 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Fender To Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts

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Install the fender to the vehicle

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the front Fender to Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts

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Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.
Tighten: Tighten the fender to rocker panel bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Fender To Door Hinge Pillar Bolt

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Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.
Tighten: Tighten the fender to door hinge pillar bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts

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Install the bolts to the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the Fender to Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts to 5 N.m (45 lb in).
Install the washer solvent container to the right fender. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Impala) or Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel (Monte Carlo) in Exterior Trim.
Remove the protective tape.
Install the body side molding, if required. Refer to Molding Replacement - Body Side in Exterior Trim.