Your Nissan fender's job is to provide protection for your undercarriage and wheels from flying debris, shield pedestrians and vehicles from any rocks that might deflect from your spinning tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in case of a roadway accident.
For some Nissan models, the fender has several distinct parts, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield. Specifically, your Nissan's fender splash shield is mounted to the wheel well, and is situated in between the fender frame and your tire. Fender splash shields are custom designed to fit only in certain locations on your Nissan: passenger-side front, passenger-side rear, driver-side front, or driver-side rear. Additionally, they're designed for use in particular Nissan models and years.
Due to their positioning in the wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield serves as your outermost layer of defense from incoming debris and contamination. As an example, if a truck speeds past your car and its large tires throw a pebble straight toward your wheel well, your trusty Fender Splash Shield can help prevent the debris from affecting the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. Additionally, the Fender Splash Shield may help protect these parts from weather, which can help delay corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can degrade, which negatively affects the protection it offers to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Plus, it can have cracks or chips if you scrape a curb or encounter a sizable pothole. A broken Fender Splash Shield leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it could also make a grinding or tapping sound if it is left to flutter against the tires.
The good news: replacing one of your Nissan's fender splash shields is affordable and easy to handle. You want a new Fender Splash Shield that fits your Nissan seamlessly, so it's a good idea to buy directly from Nissan Parts. Depending on your specific vehicle, the replacement process can vary a bit. Most of the time, you'll just need to have the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
Before you do anything else, start by letting your car cool down. Next, remove the bolts and clips from the old fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set them aside for a few minutes (typically, it's advisable to use new ones, in case your old hardware has been damaged). Dry fit the new Fender Splash Shield by holding it in the appropriate position, ensuring any rivets and holes are aligned with the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, snap or screw the Fender Splash Shield into place and secure it! If you need help, stop by a local Nissan service site or dealership.
With a few tools and an authentic Fender Splash Shield in your corner, your Nissan can get back to your adventures with peace of mind! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your Nissan Versa 2007-2012 today. Click on the What This Fits link to learn more.
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