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Stripping out the old one took about an hour or so drivers side as you have to unbolt not just the fender but also remove the battery and tray, disconnect the cruise control module, power. If necessary, support the hood and remove the hinge bolts. With the frame pulled, we now remove parts for replacement. Mine are pretty well battered up also 2011 but i ride up some gravel roads so painting mine would be a yearly job, so ill live with it, gives it the well ridden look. We rolled the fender on an acura tl with a phone book in a parking lot watch and learn. Removing the fenders on 79 without removing front clip.
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