Front Over Fender Removal/Installation: Notes

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Affix the protective tape to the position shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

Fig 1: Affixing Protective Tape To Front Over Fender
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Remove the fasteners.

Fig 2: Front Over Fender, Front Mudguard And Fasteners
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the front over fender clips from the front bumper starting from the vehicle front.

Fig 3: Detaching Front Over Fender Clips From Front Bumper Starting
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the front over fender clips from the front fender panel starting from the vehicle front.

Fig 4: Detaching Front Over Fender Clips From Front Fender Panel Starting
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Remove the fasteners.

Fig 5: Front Over Fender, Front Mudguard And Fasteners
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Partially peel back the front mudguard.
While pressing the clips in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the front over fender clips from the front fender panel starting from the vehicle front.

Fig 6: Detaching Front Over Fender Clips From Front Fender Panel Starting
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Move the remover tool in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the front over fender clips from the front fender panel.

Fig 7: Detaching Front Over Fender Clips From Front Fender Panel
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Remove the front over fender while pushing them down in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Removing Front Over Fender
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Remove the clips.

Fig 9: Front Over Fender Clips
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Install in the reverse order of removal. (See FRONT OVER FENDER INSTALLATION NOTE .)
WARNING:
- When installing the front over fender, verify that clips are not damaged, if they are damaged, replace them with new ones. Otherwise, the front over fender may fall off while the vehicle is being driven, leading to a serious accident.