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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 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (AZTEK) or PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP REPLACEMENT (RENDEZVOUS) .
  3. Remove the front fender wheel opening molding.

    Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- FRONT WHEEL OPENING (AZTEK) or MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- FRONT WHEEL OPENING (RENDEZVOUS) .

    Fig 1: Removing Bolts From Fender At Door Hinge Pillar
    G01515875Courtesy 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 MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- ROCKER PANEL .
  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 Front Compartment Side Rail
    G01515876Courtesy 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 Fender From Vehicle
    G01515877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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