- Located between the fender and the tire
- Helps shield your vehicle from small rocks and other road debris
- Replace when cracked or broken
The fender on your Nissan is designed to help in safeguarding the wheels and undercarriage components from incoming road debris, protect people and vehicles from any rocks that may bounce off your spinning tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in the event of a roadway accident.
For some Nissan models, the fender consists of multiple components, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front). To get more specific, the Nissan fender splash shield can be found to the wheel well, and is situated between the fender and the tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made for specific fitment within your vehicle: passenger-side front, passenger-side rear, driver-side front, or driver-side rear. Additionally, they're made using the exact dimensions of particular years and models of Nissan vehicles.
With their carefully chosen position in the wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) serves as the first line of defense against flying rocks or debris. As an example, if a truck drives past your car and its tires send a rock into your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can help prevent the debris from getting stuck in the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. Additionally, this shield can provide a barrier for these components from weather, helping slow wear and tear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) may become worn, which compromises the protection it offers to your vehicle's undercarriage components. Additionally, it may have cracks or chips if you accidentally hit a curb or drive through a pothole while you're driving at a high speed. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it will likely create an annoying scraping or flapping noise if a piece breaks off and flutters up against a tire.
Here's the thing, though: installing a replacement for your Nissan's fender splash shields is fairly easy to do (and it's not expensive!). You need a Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) that attaches to your Nissan without any gaps, so it's a good idea 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. For most vehicles, all you need is your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.
You'll start by letting your car cool down. Next, remove the clips and bolts that are attached to 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 fasteners, in case the existing hardware is worn). Dry fit the new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) by holding it in place, ensuring any rivets and holes match the notches and holes in the fender piece. Once you're confident about the placement, snap or screw your new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) into place! If you need help, head to a local Nissan dealer or authorized service center.
With a little bit of time and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), your Nissan can hit the road again with confidence! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and other Body, Interior and Trim parts for your Nissan 350Z today. See the What This Fits tab for additional details.
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