Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• jack
• jack/axle stand
• 1/2" drive johnson/breaker bar
• 1/2" 4" extension
• 17mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• 3" 3/8" drive extension
• 6" 3/8" drive extension
• 8mm 3/8" drive socket
• 10mm 3/8" drive socket
• 10mm wrench
• T30 torx bit
• 13mm 3/8" drive socket
• 13mm wrench
• painters tape

Procedure:

• first start by running some painters tape around the adjacent panels to ensure the paint doesn't get chipped during the removal
• jack the vehicle up, remove the wheel using the 17mm socket on the johnson/breaker bar, then ensure the vehicle is secure by placing in the jack/axle stand
• remove all the 8mm bolts (locations are shown in video) using the 3/8" drive ratchet with the 3" extension
• the front section of the fender liner behind the bumper is not required to be removed
• pull down on the fender liner towards the engine side, then slowly work the edges out
• remove the 10mm bolts where access can be gained from the inside of the fender well (locations shown on video)
• next open the door and remove the one 10mm bolt at the top of the fender in the door jamb
• remove the rubber barrier on the one side of the windshield by pulling out directly
• remove the 10mm bolt hidden behind that rubber barrier
• remove the torx bolts using a T30, starting from the front of the vehicle by the headlight, moving back towards the hood hinge
• remove the front 13mm bolt on the hood hinge(if working with the passenger side, then the 10mm bolt with the wire is required to be remove first, then using a wrench to remove that 13mm bolt)
• loosen the rear 13mm bolt
• an additional helping hand may be required to lift up or hold the hood into position to reduce the change of damage
• the fender can now be removed
• assembly in reverse of disassembly