Front Side Panel Replacement Pontiac

1. Remove the fender bolts/screws (2).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the front fender (1).
5. Remove the following components as needed:

5.1.	The fascia outer bracket bolts/screws (1)

5.2.	The fascia outer bracket (2)

6. Remove the following components as needed:

6.1.	The fender rear upper bracket bolts/screws (3)

6.2.	The fender rear upper bracket (2)

7. Remove the following components as needed:

7.1.	The fender rear center bracket bolts/screws (6)

7.2.	The fender rear center bracket (4)

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the following components if removed:

1.1.	The fender rear center bracket (4)

1.2.	The fender rear center bracket bolts/screws (6)

Tighten
Tighten the fender rear center bracket bolts/screws (6) to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

2. Install the following components if removed:

2.1.	The fender rear upper bracket (2)

2.2.	The fender rear upper bracket bolts/screws (3)

Tighten
Tighten the fender rear upper bracket bolts/screws (3) to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

3. Install the following components if removed:

3.1.	The fascia outer bracket (2)

3.2.	The fascia outer bracket bolts/screws (1)

Tighten
Tighten the fascia outer bracket bolts/screws (1) to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

4. Install the front fender (3).

Install the wheelhouse panel liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement .

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the fender bolts/screws (2).

Tighten
Tighten the fender bolts/screws (2) to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).