Wheelhouse Panel Replacement - Right

Wheelhouse Panel Replacement - Right

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the hood.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cables.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the battery tray.
5. Remove the heater hoses from the clip on the wheelhouse.
6. Remove the air cleaner hose bracket.
7. Remove the air conditioning evaporator tube from the clip.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
9. Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.




10. Remove the bolts (3) that secure the fender to the wheelhouse.




11. Remove the two bolts (5,4) that hold the wheelhouse to the cowl mounting brackets (6,7).
12. Remove the 3 support bolts that secure the wheelhouse to the radiator.
13. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Tilt the panel out of the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the wheelhouse panel by tilting the panel into the vehicle.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 3 support bolts (4) and the nuts (5) that secure the wheelhouse to the radiator.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




3. Install the 2 mounting bracket bolts that secure the wheelhouse to the cowl.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the bolts and the nuts that secure the fender to the wheelhouse.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the right front wheel.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Install the air conditioning evaporator tube into the clip.
8. Install the air cleaner hose bracket to the wheelhouse.
9. Install the heater hoses into the clip.
10. Install the battery tray.
11. Install the battery.
12. Connect the battery cables.