Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the wheelhouse filler panel.

Fig 1: Wheelhouse Filler Panel
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Remove the rear inner panel.

Fig 2: Rear Inner Panel
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Remove the fender opening to the wheelhouse bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Fender Opening To Wheelhouse Bolt
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Remove the fender to the rocker panel bolt.
Remove the fender rear center flange to the hinge pillar bolt.

Fig 4: Removing Fender To Rocker Panel Bolt
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Remove the fascia front close-out panel. Refer to CLOSE OUT PANEL - FRONT BUMPER FASCIA LOWER in Bumpers and Fascias.

Fig 5: Fascia Front Close-Out Panel
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Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar.
Remove the headlamp housing. Refer to HEADLAMP CAPSULE REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts Attaching Fascia To Skid Bar
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Remove the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Fender To Wheelhouse Upper Front Flange Bolts
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Remove the fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts.

Fig 8: Removing Fascia To Fender Reinforcement Studs Nuts
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Remove the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket bolt.

Fig 9: Removing Fender To Upper Hinge Pillar Fender Bracket Bolt
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Remove the fender to the upper wheelhouse flange screws.
Remove the fender.

Fig 10: Fender
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