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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 front park/turn signal lamp. Refer to LIGHTING SYSTEMS .
  3. Remove the front fender wheel opening molding. Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM .
    Fig 1: Removing Front Fender Wheel Opening Molding
    G01726643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  5. Remove the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
  6. Remove the rocker panel molding. Refer to EXTERIOR TRIM .
  7. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the front fender.
  8. Remove the bolts from the fender at the door hinge pillar.
  9. Remove the bolts from the fender at the rocker panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts From Fender At Door Hinge Pillar And Rocker Panel
    G01726644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the fender at the front compartment side rail.
  11. Remove the fender from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts From Fender At Front Compartment Side Rail
    G01726645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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