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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Hi Guys,

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Does anyone else have an issue with the lower front fender pulling away from where it meets the door panel? There appears to be a 1'' gap between the bottom of the panel and the body...

It would need a strong adhesive if so... any help is appreciated!
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 09:09 AM
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I replaced my fender and that gap was a bit bigger then it should be. I found that adding a couple washers on the very bottom-rear screw sucked it in quite a bit. It is the screw on the rocker that is closest to the door.
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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bambo2888,
To get to that fastener, you will have to remove the removable close out panel in the wheel well.
Once in there you may be able see & be able to loosen the fastener & pull the panel closer & at the same time re tighten fastener, to hold panel in position.
Hope this helps.
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