What is a fender?
The fender is the outer body plate that covers the wheel, so named because the shape and position of this part of the old car body resemble bird wings. According to the installation position, the front fender is divided into front fender and rear fender. The front fender is installed at the front wheel, which must ensure the maximum limit space when the front wheel rotates and jacks, so the designer will verify the design size of the fender according to the selected tire model size with the "wheel runout diagram".
The front fender is a kind of car covering piece installed on the front wheel, also known as the leaf board, the main role is to protect the bottom of the carriage, to avoid being rolled up by the wheel sand, mud and other substances to cause damage and corrosion of the chassis. Therefore, the material used in the front fender needs to have weather aging resistance and good molding processability, and is generally made of plastic materials with certain elasticity to improve its buffering performance and make it safer. Unlike the rear fender, the front fender has more chances of collision, so the independent assembly is easy to replace the whole piece. It should be noted that when the current fender is affected by a collision, it should be replaced in time to avoid affecting the safety of the car. In addition, the shape of the fender also needs to consider aerodynamics, so the front fender is often arched and protruded. Some cars have fender panels as a whole with the body, while others are designed as separate fender panels.
In short, the fender is an indispensable part of the car, providing protection and beauty for the car. The fender plate is formed by resin from the outer plate part and the reinforcing part, wherein the outer plate part is exposed on the side of the vehicle, and the reinforcing part extends along the edge part of the outer plate part in the adjacent part of the adjacent part adjacent to the outer plate part, and at the same time, between the edge part of the outer plate part and the reinforcing part, A fitting part is formed for fitting adjacent parts.
The role of the fender is to prevent the sand and mud rolled up by the wheels from splashing to the bottom of the car during the driving process. Therefore, the materials used are required to have weathering resistance and good molding processability. The front fender of some cars is made of a plastic material with some elasticity. The plastic material is cushioned and relatively safe.
The process of replacing a car's front fender involves a series of meticulous removal and installation steps designed to ensure that the front wheels have enough room to turn and jump, thereby improving driving stability and safety.
Here are the main steps to replace the front fender:
Preparation: First, you need to start the car and turn the wheel to the right, then turn off the engine and pull out the key. Next, open the hood and disconnect the negative electrode of the battery to ensure safety.
Remove front bumper: Use a Phillips screwdriver and appropriate wrench to remove the four screws above the front bumper and the two screws on the side.
Remove the fender: Use a Phillips screwdriver and sleeve to remove the three screws under the right side of the front bumper skin and the three screws from the fender. In addition, you need to remove the screws at the bottom of the front bumper with a small ratchet wrench, adapter rod and sleeve, and remove the screws connecting the fender and bumper with a square screwdriver and sleeve.
Remove headlight assembly: Use a large ratchet wrench and socket to remove the four bolts behind the headlight and remove the plug from the headlight assembly.
Replace the fender: After completing the above steps, you can remove the screws that connect the splash guard to the fender, thereby removing the fender and replacing it with a new fender.
Whether the front fender should be replaced depends on the extent of its damage. If the fender is only slightly damaged, sheet metal repair is recommended. If the front fender is severely damaged and cannot be repaired to restore its function or appearance, it needs to be replaced. This is because severe damage cannot be repaired to restore its original function or appearance, so the problem can only be solved by replacement.
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