Getting the alignment(gap) right is the hardest. Just need to remove the headlight, raise the hood unbolt the fender bolts. The fender bolts near the door jam, You get access with the door open. You might need to remove the bumper to remove.
first would be to remove the headlight and turn signal. remove any bolts behind there holding the fender. remove the screws holding the inner fender to the fender. at the bottom of the fender behind the tire there are 1-2 bolts that need to be removed. now open the door and remove the fender bolt/s in the door jamb. last is to remove the 4-5 bolts along the top of the fender under the hood holding the fender to the appron.
remove headlight there is 2 bolts there ,remove enter fender there is one nut that bolts the bumper to the fender,there is two bolts at the bottom of the fender next to the door.then one bolt in the middle of fender next to the door. then you got the bolts on top of fender under hood
how to remove a fender on 99 taurus
open the hood. on the side of the fender that you want to replace will be a few screws. take them off with a 10mm wrench, then there should be two more bolts on the side of the car by the door.
if you open the hood, you can see the fender crimped into the hood and along the crimp there are bolts, 3-5 cant remember, undo those, open the passenger door,. and there might be bolts in the space between door and fender. just do some poking around and you will be able to find the right ones to remove.
the fender must be well loosened or removed to get to the hinge bolts
Remove the striker post. Remove the fender so you can easily get at the adjustors with the door closed. Align the door with a helper even with the rocker & back. tighten bolts. Put striker in but not tight. Close door slowly but don't let it latch, then open to allow it to pull it into position (up/down) then tighten. Replace fender-you're done. Before you start wiggle door for play-if it;s excessive, use new hinges. Have fun.
Support the car on jack stands and remove the wheel (loosen the lug nuts before jacking up the car). Remove all of the fasteners for the plastic fender lining and remove the lining. After this the fender just unbolts. There are a few bolts at the top (under the edge of the hood), a few between the door and fender (open the door to get to them), at least one holding the corner of the bumper to the fender (maybe just a screw), and one bolting the fender to a plastic "arm" coming from the headlamp.
remove grill,remove bumper,unbolt fender bracket off bumper bracket,take off splash pan in between door and fender,take out fender bolts,don't forget bolts on bottom of fender.there is a bolt under the fender ,back by the door at the top.pull fender off.good luck.
To remove and replace the front fender on a Lexus SC 430, first, ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and disconnect the battery. Remove any necessary components such as the wheel and inner fender liner to access the fender bolts. Unscrew the bolts securing the fender to the body and carefully detach it. To install the new fender, reverse the process, ensuring all bolts are tightened and components are reattached securely.
To replace the Sunfires fender, you will need to disconnect any wiring (marker lights) connected to the fender. With a helper, unbolt the fender then set it off. Check for any tack welds that may be holding the fender on as well.