- Located between the fender and the tire
- Helps shield your vehicle from small rocks and other road debris
- Replace when cracked or broken
Your Nissan fender's job is to provide protection for your undercarriage and wheels from debris on the roadway, shield people and other cars from rocks and pebbles that might deflect from your spinning tires, and protect your vehicle's frame if you're involved in a collision or "fender bender."
In many Nissan models, the fender consists of a few separate parts, including a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front). To get more specific, the Nissan fender splash shield is mounted to the inside of 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 vehicle: passenger-side front, driver-side front, passenger-side rear, and driver-side rear. These shields are also designed with respect to the measurements of particular Nissan models and years.
With their carefully chosen position on your vehicle, the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) serves as your first layer of protection from incoming debris and contamination. For example, if a truck speeds beside your Nissan and its large tires throw a pebble into your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) can stop the object from bouncing into the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. And, the shield can help protect these parts from weather, which could prevent premature corrosion and wear.
As it ages and endures exposure to moisture, rain, ice, and road salt, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) can degrade, which compromises the level of protection it can give to your vehicle's complex systems. Additionally, it may crack or break if you scrape a curb or drive through a pothole while you're driving at a high speed. If it's broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) can leave part of your vehicle vulnerable to debris, and it will probably create an annoying flapping or grinding noise if a piece breaks off and flutters against the nearby tire.
But, the good news is that replacing any of your Nissan's fender splash shields is affordable and easy to handle. You need a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) that will fit on your Nissan seamlessly, so it's wise to buy an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the steps for installation may be slightly different. Most of the time, you'll just need to have the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
Begin by letting your car cool down. Then, take off the clips and bolts that are attached to the old fender shield. If you're planning to reuse the fasteners, set them aside for a few minutes (typically, it's best to go ahead and buy new ones, just in case the old components are worn out). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), set it in the appropriate position, ensuring any holes and rivets line up the holes on your fender. Once you're confident about the placement, screw or clip the replacement Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) onto your Nissan! If you need help, visit a local Nissan dealer or authorized service center.
With a few tools and an OEM replacement Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), your Nissan can hit the road again with peace of mind! Order genuine Nissan fender splash shields and other Body, Interior and Trim parts for your vehicle now. This part will fit your Nissan 370Z. Click on the What This Fits link for more info.
PROTECTOR-FRONT FENDER,FRONT RH
Fits 370Z, Z