Repair procedures: Replacement

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• When removing the clips, use a clip remover.

1. Remove the head lamps.

   (Refer to "HEAD LAMPS ")

2. Remove the A pillar garnish.

   (Refer to "A PILLAR GARNISH ")

3. Remove the side sill moulding.

   (Refer to "SIDE SILL MOULDING ")

4. Using a clip remover, detach the clip, and remove the A pillar guard (A).
   Fig 1: Identifying Pillar Guard

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5. Detach the clips and then remove the insulator pad (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Insulator Pad

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6. Loosen the front wheel guard mounting screws and bolt.
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Wheel Guard Mounting Screws And Bolt

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7. Remove the front bumper side bracket (A) after loosening the screw and bolt.
   Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper Side Bracket

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8. After loosening the mounting bolts and nut, then remove the fender assembly (A).
   Fig 5: Identifying Fender Assembly Mounting Bolts

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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

   Information 

   • Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.
   • Replace any damaged clips.