Replacing a fender - HondaClub.com

mako0201 · 11-06-2006, 11:22 PM

Hi,
My Accord'96 was damaged (hit and run) and I don't have any collision coverage, hence, fixing it myself. I need to replace bumper and left fender. I found a match (same color) in one of the junk yards but they are quite far away, so they will send it to me.
Now my questions: how difficult is it to replace a fender? will I need any special tools? does anyone replaced a fender - can share the experience? I already checked how the fender is mounted and it looks like it sits on a dozen of screws. Is it all or maybe I'm overlooking something?

I'll appreciate any input on the topic.
Thanks!

AP1fun · 11-07-2006, 04:34 PM

It's just a ton of screws and there are gonna be some in your door jam as well that are tricky to get off. It takes paitence if your not gonna get a Helms manual (15 bucks at any parts store) to help you along.

boxcarracer0260 · 11-08-2006, 02:22 PM

repair manuals will have some or all the info you can use to do this or check out other accord forums and see if someone has a full pic break down...It is just bolts and screws you have to move in a certain order. Good Luck

heavyhitter92 · 11-08-2006, 02:56 PM

i just did mine u just needa 10mm socket and a phillips head screw driver

mako0201 · 11-10-2006, 02:36 PM

Thanks guys!
You gave me hope

A short follow up question: I found a fender in same color, do you thik I should go for it or maybe it is worthless to hope for a match?

AP1fun · 11-11-2006, 12:29 AM

Your gonna get more of a match finding the fender at a junk yard than getting it repainted and blended.

11-06-2006, 11:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mako0201 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	Replacing a fender Hi, My Accord'96 was damaged (hit and run) and I don't have any collision coverage, hence, fixing it myself. I need to replace bumper and left fender. I found a match (same color) in one of the junk yards but they are quite far away, so they will send it to me. Now my questions: how difficult is it to replace a fender? will I need any special tools? does anyone replaced a fender - can share the experience? I already checked how the fender is mounted and it looks like it sits on a dozen of screws. Is it all or maybe I'm overlooking something? I'll appreciate any input on the topic. Thanks!

11-07-2006, 04:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	It's just a ton of screws and there are gonna be some in your door jam as well that are tricky to get off. It takes paitence if your not gonna get a Helms manual (15 bucks at any parts store) to help you along. __________________ [/quote]

11-08-2006, 02:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
boxcarracer0260 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 302	repair manuals will have some or all the info you can use to do this or check out other accord forums and see if someone has a full pic break down...It is just bolts and screws you have to move in a certain order. Good Luck __________________ Check out me 1993 EG6 "Under Construction"

11-11-2006, 12:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
AP1fun I've earned a Custom Title Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama United States Posts: 683	Your gonna get more of a match finding the fender at a junk yard than getting it repainted and blended. __________________ [/quote]

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11-08-2006, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
heavyhitter92 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 42	i just did mine u just needa 10mm socket and a phillips head screw driver

11-10-2006, 02:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
mako0201 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks guys! You gave me hope A short follow up question: I found a fender in same color, do you thik I should go for it or maybe it is worthless to hope for a match?

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