Your Nissan fender's job is to help protect your wheels and undercarriage from incoming road debris, protect pedestrians and vehicles from small pebbles that may ricochet off your spinning tires, and protect your vehicle in case of a roadway accident.
In many Nissan models, the fender is made up of multiple components, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield. Very often, the fender splash shield on your Nissan can be found inside the wheel well, and sits in between the fender frame and your tire. All fender splash shields are tailor-made for a particular location on your car: passenger-side front, driver-side front, passenger-side rear, and driver-side rear. These shields are also made for use in particular Nissan models and years.
Because of where they're mounted on your vehicle, the Fender Splash Shield serves as the outermost layer of defense from damage from debris. For example, if a truck drives past your vehicle and kicks a rock up right into your vehicle's wheel well, your trusty Fender Splash Shield helps prevent the rock from getting stuck in the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. Plus, the shield can help protect these parts from outside elements, helping delay corrosion and wear.
With time and exposure to road salts, rain, ice, and heat, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield may become worn, which negatively affects its ability to protect your vehicle's undercarriage components. Keep in mind, it may also break or detach if you hit a curb by accident or drive over a pothole. If it's broken, your Fender Splash Shield can leave part of your vehicle vulnerable to debris, and it will probably make a scraping or flapping noise if it is left to flutter against the nearby tire.
Here's the thing, though: installing a replacement for the fender splash shields on your Nissan is easy and inexpensive. You want a new Fender Splash Shield that attaches to your Nissan perfectly, so it's wise to purchase an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending on your vehicle model and year, the replacement process may be slightly different. In most cases, you'll just need to have the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
Begin by letting your car cool down. Then, take off the bolts and clips that hold your current fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, stash them in a safe place until you need them again (usually, it's advisable to use new ones, in case the existing hardware is worn). Test the fitment of your Fender Splash Shield replacement by setting it in the appropriate position, checking to be sure that all holes and rivets line up with the ones in your fender. After you've aligned everything, screw or clip the Fender Splash Shield into place and secure it! For help with this process, stop by your nearest Nissan service site or dealership.
With the right tools and an authentic Fender Splash Shield in your corner, your beloved Nissan can get back to your adventures with confidence! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your Nissan Frontier 2005-2020 today. Click on the What This Fits section for additional details.
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