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Repair and Service Manual
BODY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
653045
Rear Fender Replacement
Tool List
Quantity
Socket, 7/16” ...............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Wrench, 7/16” ..............................................................1
Drill .............................................................................. 1
Drill Bit ......................................................................... 1
Pry Bar......................................................................... 1
Pop Rivet Tool .............................................................1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs..................................................1
Remove the side panels. See Side Panel Replacement.
Page 22.
Disconnect the taillight leads from the wiring harness and
remove the taillight from the fender (35 or 36).
Drill out two rivets (37) securing the rear fender (35 or 36)
to the rear body panel (Figure 12).
Remove two bolts (38) securing rear fender (35 or 36) to
the side panel.
Remove four ratchet fasteners (39) from top of rear
fender (35) and remove fender from vehicle.
Install rear fender (35) in the reverse order of removal
using new rivets (37).
Figure 12 Rear Fender Replacement.
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for
specific painting procedures and information.
All painting must be done in an
area with adequate ventilation to
safely disperse harmful vapors.
Wear eye protection and respirator, to protect from
over spray and airborne mist.
NOTICE: Provide protection from over spray to vehi-
cle and surrounding area.
Minor Scratches
To repair minor scratches, the manufacturer of the
Durashield™ body panels recommends the following
steps be taken:
1.
Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol, and allow to dry.
2.
Use a brush to apply a minimum of two coats of
touch up paint to damaged area. Allow 30 - 45 min-
utes between coats; increase to 45 - 60 minutes in
higher humidity. The painted area should be slightly
above the surface of the part.
3.
Use 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend painted area
level with the surface of the part being repaired.
4.
Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or automo-
tive grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and
transition newly painted surface.
5.
Clean with alcohol, and allow to dry.
6.
(Optional but recommended) Apply clear coat to
renew and protect depth of finish.
7.
Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, available
at any automotive parts distributor. Do not wax flat
finishes.
Larger Scratches
To repair large scratches, the manufacturer of the
Durashield™ body panels recommends the following
steps be taken:
1.
Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol, and allow to dry.
2.
Apply tape to area surrounding damaged area to
prevent over spray of paint.
3.
Shake the aerosol touch up paint a minimum of one
minute to mix thoroughly and achieve the best color
match.
4.
Apply paint in light, even, overlapping strokes. Multi-
ple coats can be applied to provide adequate cover-
age and finish.
5.
Allow paint to dry overnight.
Item
Torque Specification
38
25 - 40 in. lbs. (3 - 4.5 Nm)
Front of Vehicle
39
35
37
38
Side Panel
Rear Body Panel
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