On your Nissan, the fender can provide protection for the wheels and undercarriage components from incoming road debris, protect pedestrians and vehicles from small pebbles that might deflect from your spinning tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in the event of a minor collision.
In many Nissan models, the fender consists of a few separate parts, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield. Very often, your Nissan's fender splash shield is attached inside the wheel well, and sits in between the fender frame and your tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made to fit only in certain locations on your vehicle: driver-side front, driver-side rear, passenger-side front, or passenger-side rear. These shields are also designed for use in particular Nissan models and years.
Because of where they're mounted within your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield serves as the outermost layer of defense against damage from debris. For example, if a tall SUV drives beside your Nissan and kicks a rock up right into your vehicle's wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield can stop the rock from getting stuck in the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. And, this shield can provide a barrier for these components from weather, helping delay corrosion and wear.
With time and exposure to road salts, rain, ice, and heat, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can break down, which compromises its ability to protect your vehicle's complex systems. Keep in mind, it may also have cracks or chips if you hit a curb by accident or drive through a pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield exposes your vehicle to dangerous debris, and it could also make a scraping or flapping noise if a broken piece is pushed against the nearby tire.
But, the good news is that replacing one of your Nissan's fender splash shields is affordable and easy to handle. You'll need a replacement Fender Splash Shield that attaches to your Nissan seamlessly, so it's a good idea to order directly from Nissan Parts. Depending on your specific vehicle, the replacement process can vary a bit. For most vehicles, you'll just need to have your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
Before you do anything else, start by allowing your car to cool down for several minutes. Next, remove the bolts and clips from the fender shield on your vehicle now. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set these small pieces aside (usually, it's better to go ahead and buy new fasteners, just in case the old components are worn out). Dry fit the new Fender Splash Shield by holding it in the appropriate position, checking to be sure that all holes and rivets are aligned with with the ones in your fender. Once you're confident about the placement, screw or clip the Fender Splash Shield into place and secure it! If you need help, visit your nearest Nissan service center.
With a little bit of time and an OEM replacement Fender Splash Shield, you and your Nissan can get back to your adventures with confidence! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Altima 2019-2020. Click on the What This Fits section for additional details.
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Fits Altima