Splash Shield Replacement - Wheelhouse

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel(s).
3. Remove the 2 push pins.

Important

If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 8 mm (5/16 in) bit and replace with a push pin.

4. Remove the lower shield to the frame molded-in fasteners at the cradle by gently prying at the 3 fastener locations.
5. For the left side, remove the front section of the shield first, then rear the section.
6. For the right side, remove the rear section of the shield first, then front the section.

Installation Procedure

1. For the left side, install the rear section of the shield first, then the front section.
2. For right side, install the front section of the shield first, then the rear section.
3. Install the tabs in the body cut-out.

Important

Make sure that the shield flaps are tucked in at the body locations.

4. Align the molded-in shield fasteners with the holes in the frame. Push straight in to install.
5. Install the push pins.