- 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 in safeguarding the wheels and undercarriage components from incoming road debris, protect nearby people or other cars from any rocks that might deflect from your tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in case of a minor collision.
In many Nissan models, the fender is made up of a few separate parts, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front). To get more specific, the Nissan fender splash shield can be found inside the wheel well, and creates a barrier between your tire and the rest of the fender. 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 for use in specific Nissan years and models.
Because of where they're mounted within your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) serves as the first line of defense against incoming debris and contamination. For example, if a truck speeds past your car and its tires send a rock right into your vehicle's wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can help prevent the object from affecting the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. And, the shield can offer protection for those parts from the elements, which can help prevent premature wear and tear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) may become worn, losing the protection it offers to your vehicle's complex systems. Additionally, it may break or detach if you hit a curb by accident or drive through a pothole. If it's broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it could also make a flapping or grinding noise if it is left to flutter against the tires.
Here's the thing, though: replacing one of the fender splash shields on your Nissan is fairly easy to do (and it's not expensive!). You need a Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) that will fit on your Nissan seamlessly, so it's a good idea to purchase directly from Nissan Parts. Depending on your vehicle model and year, the replacement process may be slightly different. In most cases, you'll need your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
You'll start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Next, remove the clips and bolts from the old fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set them aside for a few minutes (whenever possible, it's advisable to use new ones, just in case the old components are worn out). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), set it in the appropriate position, carefully checking that all holes and rivets line up the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) into place and secure it! For professional installation, stop by your nearest Nissan service center.
With a little bit of time and an OEM replacement Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), you and your Nissan can be back up to speed with peace of mind! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan GT-R. Click on the What This Fits link for additional details.
PROTECTOR-FRONT FENDER,FRONT LH
Fits GT-R