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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the fender on the vehicle
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the fender to front compartment side rail bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Fender To Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    G01831756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the fender to rocker panel bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Fender To Rocker Panel Bolts
    G01831757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the fender to door hinge pillar bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Fender To Door Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01831758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fender to engine compartment side rail bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (70 lb in).

  6. Install the washer solvent container to the right fender. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  7. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  8. Install the hood hinge. Refer to Hood Hinge Replacement .
  9. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement .
  10. Install the rocker finish panel. Refer to MOLDING REPLACEMENT - ROCKER PANEL in Exterior Trim.
  11. Remove the tape from the fender and adjacent surfaces.
    Fig 4: Installing Fender To Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts
    G01831759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.