Rear Fender Replacement (QS4)

Rear Fender Replacement (QS4)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper molding rear retainer (1) from the fender.
2. Remove the upper molding from the fender. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the top molding retainers.
3. Remove the fuel filler neck from the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .




4. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.




5. Remove the rear tail lamp assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Except Stepside) .
6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the rear pillar.




7. Remove the lower bolts from the rear of the fender.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the running lights, if equipped.
9. Remove the screws from the outer wheel well.




10. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the fender.
11. With an assistant, pivot the fender from the bottom upward to approximately 90 degrees in order to remove the fender from the retainers.



Installation Procedure





1. With an assistant, install the fender to the pickup box at a 90 degree angle and lower gently.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the bolts to the bottom of the fender.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the screws to the outer wheel well area.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the bolts to the bottom of the fender.
5. Connect the electrical connectors to the running lamps, if equipped.




6. Install the lower bolts to the rear of the fender.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

7. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender to the rear pillar.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).





8. Install the rear tail lamp assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Except Stepside) .




9. Install the bolts to the front of the fender.

Tighten the bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

10. Install the fuel filler neck to the vehicle, if removed. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Door Replacement .




11. Install the upper molding to the pickup box side.
Align the locator pins (2) and press down in order to secure.
12. Install the upper molding rear retainer (1) to the pickup box side.