Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.