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R50/53 Removing the front fender

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Removing the front fender

Hey folks, I have a dilemma. I need to remove my front drivers side fender, however I have no idea whatsoever as how to do it. Does anybody know the locations of the screws and have any tips on removal. Anything that I need to look out for? I thank anybody for any tips that they can give! (BTW, I have ordered the Bentley Manual, however I will have to wait for delivery and I need to get this project done ASAP! :D)

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Put the front of the vehicle on stands, remove the driver’s side wheel, there are three Phillips head screws one at 7 o'clock, 12 & another at 2 o’clock, the other fasteners are plastic expanding rivets with Phillips head inserts, one is located under the lower rear of the well; hold the rivets while turning the inserts.

After looking in the Bentley I just realized you may be talking about the body skin area with the side markers instead of the plastic wheel liners. If that is the case the wheel liner should be removed first anyway.
 

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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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Yeah, I was actually talking about the sheetmetal portion, but this still helps me out! At least I know that I will actually have to get it up on jackstands and remove the entire wheel liners.

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