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BUMPERS-GRILLES-FENDERS
23-7
models, the air shield and stone deflector assembly
is attached to the fender headlamp splash shield at
the outer ends, the frame crossmember at the center
and to the hood lock vertical support.
FENDER WHEELHOUSE (AP Models)
To remove the fender inner or outer wheelhouse
(Fig. 13), the bumper and fender should
first
be re-
moved. The forward end of the inner wheelhouse is
positioned between the radiator yoke and the frame
crossmember and the forward end of the outer wheel-
house is mounted to the fender headlamp mounting
plate.
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
The radiator core support is the basic foundation
for all front end sheet metal. In the case of an acci-
dent
it
is best to replace the support if there is indi-
cation of sheet metal misalignment.
Removal
(1)
Drain the radiator, remove the radiator hoses
and the radiator core attaching screws. Remove the
radiator from the engine compartment.
(2)
Remove the hood lock striker bar.
(3) Remove the horn and headlamp wiring from
(4) From under the fenders remove the fender side
( 5 )
Remove the core support to frame attaching
(6)
Remove the air shield to support screws.
(7) Remove the radiator core support up and out
the core support.
shield to core attaching screws.
screws.
of the engine compartment.
lnstullution
(1)
Position the radiator core support down into
the engine compartment. Install the frame to core
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Fig. 13-Fender
Wheelhouse
IAP
Models)
support attaching screws finger tight.
(2) From under the fender install the fender side
shield to core support attaching screws only finger
tight.
(3) Install the air shield to support screws finger
tight.
(4) After all the attaching screws have been in-
stalled, align the support and tighten all screws se-
curely.
( 5 )
Install the radiator, connect the radiator hoses
and fill the cooling system.
(6)
Attach the horn and headlamp wires to the
support with the plastic straps.
FENDERS
Removal
the front door to protect the paint surface.
(1)
Place masking tape over the forward edge of
(2)
Remove the bumper assembly.
(3) Remove the outer headlamp door and headlamp
assembly.
(4)
Remove the fender to radiator core support at-
taching bolts.
(5) Remove the bolts attaching the fender to the
cowl and to the fender side shield.
(6)
Disconnect the headlight ground wire at the
fender. (If the left fender is being removed, remove
the battery cables from the battery and remove the
battery.)
(7) Remove the outside rear view mirror or the an-
tenna lead (if so equipped).
( 8 )
Remove the fender rear splash shield. Remove
the fender to inner wheelhouse screws on AP Models.
(9) Remove the bolts attaching the fender to the
splash shield, and remove the fender by pulling for-
ward and outward.
Installation
(1)
Position the fender on the splash shield and in-
stall two or three bolts finger tight only to hold the
fender in position.
(2)
Install the balance of the fender to splash shield
bolts loosely. Install the fender to inner wheelhouse
screw on AP Models.
(3) Align the fen,der and tighten all bolts securely.
(4) Install the fender rear splash shield.
(5) Connect the headlamp ground wire.
(6)
Install the headlamp assembly and headlamp
(7) Install the fender to core support attaching
(8)
Inspect fender alignment and adjust as neces-
(9) Install the bumper assembly.
(10) Install the battery assembly and connect the
door.
bolts and tighten securely.
sary.
battery cables.
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