How do you take the front fender off a Jeep Cherokee?

How do you take the front fender off a Jeep Cherokee?

Open the hood and remove the three fender mounting screws along the top edge of the fender. Remove the fender from the Jeep by pulling it out away from the body. Position a new fender in its spot and install the three mounting bolts along the top edge. Tighten the bolts with a socket and ratchet.

How do you replace the front fender on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

If your Jeep Grand Cherokee front fender is damaged or rusting, you can replace it with basic tools and a little time. The front fender is attached in several places to the sheet metal on the nose of the Jeep with screws and bolts that are easily removed.

How do you unbolt the top of a car fender?

Unbolt the strap at the top of the inner fender, unbolt a few bolts near the front, and a few more near the back using torx and regular sockets. Open the door and use a torx socket on an extension to unbolt the last 2 torx bolts from the fender. Pull the fender from the vehicle. Open the hood and remove the bolts along the top of the fender.

How do you install a new car fender?

Position a new fender in its spot and install the three mounting bolts along the top edge. Tighten the bolts with a socket and ratchet. Install the two bolts behind the fender, the two lower mounting bolts near the door at the base of the fender and the two under the fascia. Tighten all the bolts with a socket and ratchet after aligning the door.

How do you remove a bumper from a Jeep Cherokee?

Locate the two screws under the bottom of the bumper, and remove them with a Phillips screwdriver. Set them aside. Locate and remove the three plastic rivets securing the bumper to the wheelhouse splash shield. Pry them out with a flat screwdriver. Release the three tabs along the top edge of the bumper fascia, and pull the bumper off the Jeep.

If your Jeep Grand Cherokee front fender is damaged or rusting, you can replace it with basic tools and a little time. The front fender is attached in several places to the sheet metal on the nose of the Jeep with screws and bolts that are easily removed.

Position a new fender in its spot and install the three mounting bolts along the top edge. Tighten the bolts with a socket and ratchet. Install the two bolts behind the fender, the two lower mounting bolts near the door at the base of the fender and the two under the fascia. Tighten all the bolts with a socket and ratchet after aligning the door.

Unbolt the strap at the top of the inner fender, unbolt a few bolts near the front, and a few more near the back using torx and regular sockets. Open the door and use a torx socket on an extension to unbolt the last 2 torx bolts from the fender. Pull the fender from the vehicle. Open the hood and remove the bolts along the top of the fender.

Where can I buy a new Jeep Fender?

A replacement fender can be purchased new from the Jeep dealer or at some auto parts stores. You can get a used fender at many salvage yards as well. The fender will need to be painted at some point unless you get lucky and find one that matches the color of your Jeep.

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