how to remove front fender?

[MonkeyMan]

Noob question, but what tools are needed to remove the front fender? are there any helpful tips to make the job easier / less destructive?
I notice some bolts along the top edge under the hood, but then what looks like some kind of glue/rubber cement type stuff near the windshield. What's the best way around this and must it be replaced/resealed? Also, how is the fender held on along the bottom edge and bumper?

[MkII]

I recently pulled mine off, I think from memory all of the nuts/bolts were 8mm, you will also want a decent extension bar to get to a couple of bolts. There are the visible ones along the top, one or two at the bottom of the guard and two on the inside - you have to pull off the inner plastic wheel well guard, then stick your head in there and look back towards the door.

I think that is all of them. I had to cut at the silicone on one side to help it come away and the bottom of it was also filled with silicon and a bit of rust so I had to get at it with a knife, screw drivers and a pry bar. When I put them back on I will redo the silicone along the top.

Hope that helps

[E30SPDFRK]

There are also a few bolts in the front holding it to the valence. One is upside down underneath the corner of the grill and is easy to miss.

[MkII]

Haha thanks, I had previously pulled my valence off so I didn't have to worry about that!

[MonkeyMan]

thanks guys..
now I'm trying to decide what's more of an eyesore on the car - the fender in it's current fubar state or no fender at all..
always wanted to drive an open wheel car.........

[89AlpineM3]

Very easy to get off as stated above , I wouldn't drive with it off but to each there own

[dogsbark26]

Most people get another fender then remove and replace at the same time. Just sayin'

[Fusion]

[ELVA164]

If you take the fenders off the car and bring it to a track day, you could enter it in Formula 3-series! :rofl: