Front fender — removal and installation
1. Raise the vehicle, support it securely on jack stands and remove the front wheel.
2. On 2009 and earlier Lexus models, remove the front turn signal side light (see Chassis electrical system).
3. Detach the inner fender well screws and clips, then remove the inner fender well and mud shield (see illustrations).
12.3a Remove the bolts at the front lower portion of the inner fender well
12.3b Detach the main portion of the inner fender well, secured by bolts, screws and plastic clips
4. Open the front door and remove the upper fender-to-body bolt (see illustration).
12.4 Remove the upper fender bolt with the door open
5. Unbolt and lower the rocker trim panel to access the lower fender bolt (see illustrations).
12.5a Remove the bolts securing the rocker trim panel
12.5b Remove the lower fender-to-rocker panel bolt
6. Remove the front bumper cover (see Body).
7. Remove the headlight housing (see Chassis electrical system).
8. Remove the cowl cover (see Cowl cover — removal and installation), and the rubber hood weather seal and fender trim fasteners along the top of the fender (see illustration), then remove the remaining fender mounting bolts (see illustration).
12.8a Remove the fender trim mounting clips and trim panel
12.8b Remove the mounting bolts along the top of the fender
9. Lift off the fender. It’s a good idea to have an assistant support the fender while it’s being moved away from the vehicle to prevent damage to the surrounding body panels.
10. Installation is the reverse of removal. Check the alignment of the fender to the hood and front edge of the door before final tightening of the fender fasteners.