■ CAUTION ■
Use protective tape or shop cloth to protect from damage during removal and installation.
 
 REMOVAL

    1.Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Removal and Installation.
    2.Remove the front combination lamp. Refer to Removal and Installation.
    3.Remove the fender protector. Refer to Removal and Installation.
    4.Remove the center mudguard. Refer to Removal and Installation.
    5.Remove the mounting bolt of radiator core support assembly (1) indicated by the arrows in the figure.

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    6.Remove the mounting bolts, and then remove the front fender (2).
    NOTE:
    Pull out and remove the front fender under the radiator core support because the part of front fender front end overlaps with the radiator core support assembly.
    ■ CAUTION ■
    A viscous urethane foam is installed on the back surface of front fender. When removing the front fender, be careful to not deform the front fender while performing the procedure and removing the viscous urethane foam a little at a time.
 
 INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
■ CAUTION ■
  • Temporarily tighten each bolt, and then move and adjust the front fender so that the adjustment value of hood and door is within the specified value. Refer to Adjustment and Adjustment.
  • Apply anticorrosive agent onto the mounting surface.
  • After installation, apply the touch-up paint (the body color) onto the head of front fender mounting bolts.