Installation Procedure

Install the front fender to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolts to the fender at the front compartment side rail.
Tighten: Tighten the front fender compartment side rail bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 1: View Of Fender To Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts
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Install the bolts to the fender at the rocker panel.
Tighten: Tighten the fender to rocker panel bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 2: Locating Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts
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Install the bolts to the fender at the door hinge pillar.
Tighten: Tighten the fender to door hinge pillar bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Fascia Mounting Bolts
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Install the front fender wheel opening molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Front Wheel Opening (Aztek) or Molding Replacement - Front Wheel Opening (Rendezvous) in Exterior Trim.
Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
Remove the protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.