- 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 wheels and undercarriage from debris on the roadway, shield pedestrians and other vehicles from rocks and pebbles that might deflect from your moving tires, and protect your vehicle's frame in the event of a collision or "fender bender."
On quite a few Nissan models, the fender is made up of multiple components, including a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front). Specifically, your Nissan's fender splash shield is attached inside the wheel well, and is situated in between the fender frame and your tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made for specific fitment within your vehicle: passenger-side front, driver-side front, passenger-side rear, and driver-side rear. They're also engineered for use in particular years and models of Nissan vehicles.
Due to their positioning in the wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) is your Nissan's first layer of protection from flying rocks or debris. For instance, if a tall SUV drives beside your Nissan and its tires send a rock straight toward your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) helps prevent the debris from getting stuck in the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. Additionally, the shield can help protect these parts from outside elements, which could prevent premature corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) can degrade, which negatively affects the protection it offers to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Additionally, it may break or detach if you accidentally hit a curb or encounter a pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) can leave part of your vehicle vulnerable to debris, and it will probably generate a flapping or grinding noise if a broken piece is pushed up against a tire.
But, the good news is that replacing one of the fender splash shields on your Nissan is inexpensive and simple to do. You need a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) that attaches to your Nissan seamlessly, so it's recommended that you purchase a genuine OEM part from Nissan directly. Depending upon what model and year you have, the steps for installation may vary slightly. For most vehicles, you'll just need to have your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
Begin by allowing your car to cool down for several minutes. Then, remove the clips and bolts that are attached to your current fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set these small pieces aside (usually, it's advisable to go ahead and buy new fastening pieces, in case the existing hardware is worn). Test the fitment of your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) replacement by setting it inside your wheel well, checking to be sure that all rivets and holes match with the ones in your fender. After you've aligned everything, snap or screw the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) into place and secure it! If you need help, head to a nearby Nissan service site or dealership.
With a little bit of time and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), your beloved Nissan can hit the road again in no time! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Frontier. Click on the What This Fits section to learn more.
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