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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front fender to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: View Of Fender To Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    GM621292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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).

    3. Fig 2: Locating Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts
    GM621305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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).

    4. Fig 3: Identifying Front Bumper Fascia Mounting Bolts
    GM621295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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).

  5. 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.
  6. Install the front fender sound insulator. Refer to Fender Sound Insulator Replacement - Front .
  7. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  8. Install the rocker panel molding. Refer to Molding Replacement - Rocker Panel in Exterior Trim.
  9. Remove the protective tape to the front edge of the front door and the rear edge of the front bumper fascia.
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