- 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 help protect the wheels and undercarriage components from flying debris, protect nearby people or other vehicles from small pebbles that may ricochet off your tires, and protect your vehicle in the event of a minor collision.
On quite a few Nissan models, the fender is made up of a few separate parts, including a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front). Specifically, the Nissan fender splash shield can be found to the inside of the wheel well, and creates a barrier in between the fender frame and your tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made to fit only in certain locations on your Nissan: driver-side front, driver-side rear, passenger-side front, or passenger-side rear. Additionally, they're engineered with respect to the measurements of specific Nissan years and models.
Due to their positioning in the wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) is the first layer of protection against incoming debris and contamination. As an example, if a truck drives beside your Nissan and its large tires throw a pebble right into your vehicle's wheel well, your trusty Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) helps prevent the debris from affecting the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. And, the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) may offer protection for those parts from the elements, which could prevent premature wear and tear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) may become worn, which negatively affects its ability to protect the undercarriage of your vehicle. Plus, it can break or detach if you accidentally hit a curb or smash into a sizable pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it will likely make a scraping or flapping noise if it is left to flutter up against a tire.
But, the good news is that replacing one of your vehicle's fender splash shields is easy and inexpensive. You need a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) that fits your Nissan without any gaps, so it's a good idea to buy an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending on your specific vehicle, the process of installing your new part can vary a bit. Most of the time, you'll need your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
Before you do anything else, start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Then, remove the bolts and clips that hold the old fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set them aside for a few minutes (usually, it's best to go ahead and buy new fastening pieces, just in case the old components are worn out). Dry fit the new Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) by holding it inside your wheel well, checking to be sure that all holes and rivets match the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, screw or clip the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) into place and secure it! For professional installation, head to your nearest Nissan service center.
With the right tools and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), you and your Nissan can hit the road again with confidence! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Murano. Check out the What This Fits tab for more info.
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