How to Replace a Fender on Honda

The fender on a Honda is located on the front side of the vehicle. The fender is the plastic piece that covers the frame of the Honda from the door frame to the front bumper. The fender is held onto the frame of the Honda by many bolts. To remove the fender you will need to open the hood to remove the upper bolt and remove the wheel well to remove the lower bolts.

Things You'll Need

  • Jack
  • Ratchet
  • Socket set
  • Screwdriver
  • New Honda fender
  • Remove the lug nuts on the tire using a tire tool. Jack up the front side of the Honda on the side where you plan to replace the fender. Remove the tire from the frame of the Honda.

  • Remove the plastic securing tabs connecting the wheel well to the frame of the Honda with a screwdriver. The wheel well is the plastic cover in the wheel housing. Pull the wheel well off of the frame of the Honda.

  • Open the hood of the Honda. Using a ratchet and socket, remove the bolts that are holding the fender to the frame of the Honda under the hood and in the wheel well. Do not misplace the bolts. Pull the fender off the frame of the Honda.

  • Place the new fender onto the frame of the Honda and replace all of the bolts. Tighten the bolts using the ratchet and socket.

  • Close the hood and replace the tire to the frame. Place the lug nuts back onto the tire. Lower the Honda to the ground and tighten the nuts on the tire.