Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SLS, W/O TT6, TT7 OR TT or HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (SLS AND STS W/TT6, TT7 .
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .
Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
Remove the front fender to hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Fender to Hood .
Remove the rear outer hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear .
Remove the front wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front .
Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL .
NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
Remove the fastener (2) securing the lower front portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Fastener Securing Lower Front Portion Of Front Fender To Vehicle
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Remove the fasteners (3) securing the lower rear portion of the front fender (2) to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Removing Fasteners Securing Lower Rear Portion Of Front Fender To Vehicle
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Remove the fastener (3) securing the upper rear portion of the front fender (2).

Fig 3: Removing Fastener Securing Upper Rear Portion Of Front Fender
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Remove the fasteners (2) securing the upper portion of the front fender (1) to the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Fasteners Securing Upper Portion Of Front Fender
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Remove the front fender (1) from the vehicle.