The fender on your Nissan is designed to provide protection for your wheels and undercarriage from flying debris, protect nearby people or other vehicles from small pebbles that may bounce off your spinning tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in case of a minor collision.
For some Nissan models, the fender has multiple components, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield. Specifically, your Nissan's fender splash shield can be found to the inside of the wheel well, and sits between your tire and the rest of the fender. Fender splash shields are made-to-fit certain locations on your car: passenger-side front, passenger-side rear, driver-side front, or driver-side rear. Additionally, they're designed using the exact dimensions of specific Nissan years and models.
Due to their positioning in the wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield is your outermost layer of defense against flying rocks or debris. For example, if a truck speeds past your vehicle and its large tires throw a pebble right into your vehicle's wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield helps prevent the rock from affecting the undercarriage, brake system, or headlight assembly. And, the shield can provide a barrier for these components from weather, which could slow wear and tear.
Over time, when exposed to road salts, rain, ice, and heat, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can degrade, which compromises the protection it offers to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Plus, it can have cracks or chips if you hit a curb by accident or encounter a pothole while you're driving at a high speed. A broken Fender Splash Shield exposes your vehicle to dangerous debris, and it will likely create an annoying scraping or flapping noise if a broken piece is pushed 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 need a Fender Splash Shield that fits your Nissan seamlessly, so it's wise to buy directly from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the process of installing your new part can vary a bit. Most of the time, you'll need a screwdriver, fasteners, and your Nissan owner's manual.
Begin by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Then, remove the bolts and clips that hold the old fender shield. If you plan to reuse the old bolts and clips, stash them in a safe place until you need them again (usually, it's advisable 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, set it in the appropriate position, carefully checking that all holes and rivets are aligned with the notches and holes in the fender piece. Once you're confident about the placement, bolt or snap the Fender Splash Shield into place and secure it! For professional installation, stop by a local Nissan service center.
With a little bit of time and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield, your beloved Nissan can be back up to speed with confidence! Order genuine Nissan fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Altima 2019-2020. See the What This Fits section to learn more.
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