Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Position the front fender to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the front fender upper bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the front fender upper bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Front Fender & Upper Bolts To Vehicle
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Install the front fender lower bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the front fender lower bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Front Fender Lower Bolts
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Install the front fender front brace bolt to the body.
Tighten

Tighten the front fender front brace bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Front Fender Front Brace Bolt
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Install the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the front fender rear center bracket to the front fender bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 4: Installing Front Fender Rear Center Bracket & Bolt

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Install the front fender rear brace bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the front fender rear brace bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
Install the bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to FASCIA REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .
Install the front fender liner. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT .
Install the hood hinge. Refer to HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT .
Remove the tape from the edges of the fender.
Close the hood.

Fig 5: Installing Front Fender Rear Brace Bolt
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