Do you need to remove the hood to replace a fender??
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Car: 1989 Pontiac GTA Hardtop.
Engine: ZZ4 - 350
Transmission: Garbage
Do you need to remove the hood to replace a fender??
I want to change the driverside fender on my car (Aftermarket) I bought an original. I know I need to take the inner wheel wells out, but does the hood need to come off?? Any tips? The car is an 89 GTA.
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Mike
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Mike
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Unbolt the fender including the hood bolts on that side. Have 1 person lift the hood carefully while a 2nd person removes the fender. Tape the door edge first tho. If you've had your fender off 50 times like I have, you can probably even do it by yourself, but I wouldn't suggest trying it unless you're real familiar with how the fender comes off.
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Car: 1989 Pontiac GTA Hardtop.
Engine: ZZ4 - 350
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Thanks Jim85IROC, so basically I do not have to remove the hood. I just need to have someone hold it up when I remove the old fender, and then put the new one in?? If I am not ready to put the new fender on yet, can I just set the hood down on that side until I am ready? Sorry I sound stupid, but I just don't want to remove the hood, and have to try and re-align that also. The fender is enough! LOL
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Mike
Thanks again man
Mike
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Possible to be done without taking off the hood but just an idea if you ever take off the hood drill a 1/8 in hole into where it bolts to. Simply take a punch and line up the hood and hinges using the hole. Works well if you have a good alignment already.
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