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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 12:37 PM
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Hows it going I've been trying to look this up and haven't found anything on it I have an 05 Z and the front wheel well cover or fender liner( not sure of the exact name) broke off it only broke off in front of the tire so their is no protection from my tire to my wiper fluid. Does anybody know how to replace this and where to get a new one? I would really appreciate it thanks-Tim





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Old Sep 15, 2016 | 01:05 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 06:47 AM
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Don't drive it in the rain if you can help it, it's much more likely you will damage your headlight.

Rock auto also has aftermarket ones but of unknown quality but for 15$ . Z1 motorsports might be the least expensive OE option.

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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 07:17 AM
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Good quality ones at partsgeek etc for $20. I just got a set.

Got mine from amazon $19.95 each free shipping.

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Also, don't forget to use some good quality fasteners to put the fender liner back in place. Your last one likely began falling off because of some missing pieces and if it touches the surface of a spinning tire, will get whipped off in a second. Pay attention to the other side to make sure you have it properly placed and fastened.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dkmura
Also, don't forget to use some good quality fasteners to put the fender liner back in place. Your last one likely began falling off because of some missing pieces and if it touches the surface of a spinning tire, will get whipped off in a second. Pay attention to the other side to make sure you have it properly placed and fastened.
Do you know how to install one or have a video of how I haven't seen anything on how to do it on the Internet or in my car manual
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rancor
Don't drive it in the rain if you can help it, it's much more likely you will damage your headlight.

Rock auto also has aftermarket ones but of unknown quality but for 15$ . Z1 motorsports might be the least expensive OE option.
Do you know how to install a new one or have a video of how I haven't been able to find anything anywhere
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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Good quailty ones at partsgeek etc for $20. I just got a set.
How did you install them did you have to put the car on the Jack and take the tire and all off?
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 35thaniverseryZ
How did you install them did you have to put the car on the Jack and take the tire and all off?
Correct, get it up on a jack and remove the wheel. The new liner pretty much slides in with the adjacent panels. Snap a fastener in each hole, and that's it.
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 01:07 PM
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Actually, put the front onto jack stands and remove both wheels to get a good look at what needs to line up. There's no video on this, but it doesn't take a genius to figure it out. The liner will line up precisely with the mounting holes and if you have any doubt, just check the opposite side.
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Okay now what exactly do I look up to order one? Do I just type in 05 front left wheel well cover?
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Old Sep 16, 2016 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 35thaniverseryZ
Okay now what exactly do I look up to order one? Do I just type in 05 front left wheel well cover?
Look under "fender liner" or "wheel liner assembly", try to specify driver or passenger as Left and Right will vary if you're in the seat or looking at engine.
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