Front Inner Fender Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Acura TL, 2010 Acura TL, and 2009 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands
Take care not to scratch the body
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove the front wheel (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT )
Remove the front inner fender (A)
1. -1 On the back of the wheel arch, remove the screws (B)
2. -2 From under the front bumper (C), remove the bolts (D) and the clip (E) securing the front strake (F), the front bumper, and the front inner fender
3. -3 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (G) securing the front bumper and the front inner fender
4. -4 From the wheel arch, remove the clips (H, I) that secure the front inner fender (and splash shield) to the body
5. -5 With SH-AWD (left side) Release the hooks (J) on the front brake duct (K)
6. -6 Release the hook (L) on the splash shield, then remove the front inner fender
NOTE: To release the clips (E, G, H), pry up on the center pin at the notch (M)

Fig 1: Front Inner Fender Screws, Hooks, Bolts, Clips And Front Brake Duct With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the inner fender in the reverse order of removal, and note these items

If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones
Push the clips into place securely