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Old 09-12-10, 12:41 AM
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Default Fender removal DIY

hey guys, i just swapped out my fender this morning and it wasn't as bad as i though it would be. I've searched for DIY with pictures, but no go so i decided to document and hopefully help out the people who need to change their fenders

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Zip lock bags (label the bolts) 12 bolts total
10mm Socket
10mm Wrench
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a Friend

Before anything, to remove the fender you MUST remove the headlight, it is held on by 3 bolts total. One on top and 2 behind the wheel liner.

Engine bay there are 3 bolts circled in red.
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1 sits right behind the headlight
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2 that sit UNDER the headlight
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2 between the fender and bumper
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1 behind the plastic strip just pull it off
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1 bolt near the sideskirts/door molding
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2 are on the bottom part of the fender, i couldn't get a picture

End product

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Few tips
if you have a hard time taking the 2 bolts UNDER the headlight out you can take off the side marker for more clearance.
also have the friend help align the fender

*edit*
I forgot about the fender lining, not sure on how many bolts since my wheel tore the lining off.

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Old 09-12-10, 12:54 AM
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Interesting, thanks for the diy
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good timing, and very nice write up..Im taking my fenders off tomorrow
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Nice! Always good to have pictures!
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Awesome, thanks for putting in the time to help man. Ill be using this eventually
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Originally Posted by TroySC300
Interesting, thanks for the diy
No problem! First time doing a DIY

Originally Posted by turbodremz
good timing, and very nice write up..Im taking my fenders off tomorrow
Good to hear that someone will benefit this diy.

Originally Posted by ClearP
Nice! Always good to have pictures!
I like pictures too

Originally Posted by theory5150
Awesome, thanks for putting in the time to help man. Ill be using this eventually
No problem.
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
No problem! First time doing a DIY


Good to hear that someone will benefit this diy.
Oh it payed off more than I though..found about 3lbs of dirt/leaves/junk at the bottom section of the fender..I would say this is a must to clean hidden debris.

Thanks again for the DIY
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I went at this with no prior knowledge about a year ago, was so annoying finding all the bolts. Those who plan on taking their fender off in the future, bookmark this.
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Thanks for the DIY! I'm sure this will come in handy soon.
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Why are we taking our fenders off, guys?
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Originally Posted by turbodremz
Oh it payed off more than I though..found about 3lbs of dirt/leaves/junk at the bottom section of the fender..I would say this is a must to clean hidden debris.

Thanks again for the DIY
yeah, i remember when i took off the lining, and there was so much dirt and gunk it was disgusting.

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Why are we taking our fenders off, guys?
cause its cool
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Originally Posted by TankMR
Why are we taking our fenders off, guys?
cause its the new JDM tyte-yo style....


but seriously, wire tucks, harness repair for the slammed, cleaning crap from little areas, replacing damaged fenders, finding lost tools, partouts, replacing with wide fenders...I can keep going on the reasons.
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Thanks for the DIY! Gonna bookmark for future reference.
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turbodremz pretty much named them all,

your welcome
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Thanks for sharing, but what happened to your rotor?


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