- Located between the fender and the tire
- Helps shield your vehicle from small rocks and other road debris
- Replace when cracked or broken
The fender on your Nissan is designed to help protect your wheels and undercarriage from incoming road debris, shield people and other vehicles from small pebbles that may ricochet off your moving tires, and protect your vehicle if you're involved in a roadway accident.
For some Nissan models, the fender consists of multiple components, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front). Very often, the Nissan fender splash shield is mounted inside the wheel well, and sits in between the fender frame and your tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made for a particular location on your Nissan: passenger-side front, passenger-side rear, driver-side front, or driver-side rear. These shields are also engineered for use in specific Nissan years and models.
Due to their positioning in the wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) is your first layer of protection against incoming debris and contamination. For instance, if a truck speeds past your vehicle and its tires send a rock into your wheel well, your trusty Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) helps prevent the object from bouncing into the undercarriage, brake system, or headlight assembly. Additionally, the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) may help protect these parts from weather, which can help delay corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to moisture, rain, ice, and road salt, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) may become worn, losing the level of protection it can give to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Keep in mind, it may also break or detach if you hit a curb by accident or drive over a sizable pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it could also make a scraping or flapping noise if it is left to flutter against the nearby tire.
But, the good news is that replacing one of your vehicle's fender splash shields is fairly easy to do (and it's not expensive!). You want a new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) that fits your Nissan without any gaps, so it's wise to purchase a genuine OEM part from Nissan directly. Depending upon what model and year you have, the steps for installation may be slightly different. Most of the time, all you need is a screwdriver, fasteners, and your Nissan owner's manual.
Begin by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Then, remove the clips and bolts that hold the old fender shield. If you're planning to reuse the fasteners, stash them in a safe place until you need them again (whenever possible, it's advisable to go ahead and buy new fasteners, in case the existing hardware is worn). Dry fit the new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) by holding it inside your wheel well, checking to be sure that all rivets and holes are aligned with with the ones in your fender. Once you're confident about the placement, snap or screw the replacement Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) onto your Nissan! For help with this process, visit a local Nissan dealer or authorized service center.
With the right tools and an authentic Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) in your corner, your Nissan can hit the road again with peace of mind! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and other Body, Interior and Trim parts for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Titan. Click on the What This Fits tab for more info.
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