Nissan Repair: Replace 97 Altima Driver Side Fender, side fender, haynes manual


Question
I have a huge dent on fender and am planning on replacing or attempting to hammer out the dent.  I also am replacing the bumper and driver's side headlights.  All the parts were damaged during a snowstorm when the driver's side of my car hit a metal railing alongside the interstate.  Can you tell me how to remove the fender, bumper, and headlights?

Answer
Marion,

The best thing I can say here is to get a Haynes Manual or go to nissantechinfo.com and download the body section.  In either case they cost $20 bucks for the download or the book.  From my experience the bumper comes off first and then the headlight and then the fender.  Most everything comes off with a ten millimeter and a screwdriver for the clips.  To get the bumper off you will need to remove the front clips on the belly pan.