Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1260

CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-9
Fig. 11-13 X Series Front Fender
1. Check the space between the front door to fender rear
edge and adjust as necessary to obtain a parallel open-
ing, also adjusting for proper fender to windshield
molding and cowl vent grille clearance.
2. Check to insure that all fender attaching bolts are
secure.
FRONT FENDER
REMOVE
NOTE: If the same fender is to be replaced,
note position, location and number of align-
ment shims used.
1. Remove rocker molding to fender attachments.
2. Remove valance panel attachments to fender.
3. Remove fender to support and bame assembly at-
taching screws.
4. Remove headlamp filler and fender extension to
fender attaching screws.
5. Remove hood hinge to fender attaching screws and
block up hood.
6. Remove fender to inner skirt attaching screws at
wheelhouse.
7.
Disconnect fender from cowl at door opening and
from rocker panel area.
8. Remove fender.
REPLACE
1. To install, reverse above procedure.
2. Align fender with other sheet metal and body parts.
Application
Fender to Skirt
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Fender to Lower Body
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Fender to Upper Body
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Hood Hinge to Fender
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Fender to Radiator Support
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Fender to Fender Extension
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Fender to Headlamp Panel
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FRONT INNER FENDER (SKIRT)
REMOVE
Torque
15-22 lbs. ft.
24-32 lbs. ft.
30-40 Ibs. ft.
20-30 Ibs. ft.
15-22 Ibs. ft.
15-22 lbs, ft.
15-22 lbs. ft.
1. Disconnect any components attached to fender skirt