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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.
  1. Apply protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the headlamp. Refer to HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  3. Remove the hood. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT  .
  4. Remove the hood hinge. Refer to HOOD HINGE REPLACEMENT  .
  5. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Remove the washer solvent container (right fender). Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Remove the rocker finish panel. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
    9. Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Fender At Door Hinge Pillar
    G01587862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.
    10. Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Fender At Rocker Panel
    G01587863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
  11. Remove the bolts from the fender at the lower engine compartment side rail.
    12. Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Fender At Lower Engine Compartment Side Rail
    G01587864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
  13. Remove the body side molding, if required. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - BODY SIDE in Exterior Trim.
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