Take the vehicle up, support it properly on jackstands and get rid of the front wheel. For 2009 and older Lexus models, eliminate the front turn signal side light. Unfasten inner fenderwell scres and clips to remove inner fenderwell and mud shield. Remove the bolts from the front lower section of the inner fenderwell involved in this as well as disconnecting the main part of the inner fenderwell which is held in place by screws,bolts and plastic clips. Open the front door and remove upper fender-to-body bolt. Unbolt rocker trim panel, then drop it down to reach lower fender bolt. Remove front
Bumper cover Remove headlight housing Remove cowl cover, rubber hood weather seal and top of fender trim fasteners. This involves taking off mounting clips for fender trim and trim panel followed by removing remaining bolts that hold down the rest of the fender Lift off fender It is a good idea to have someone helping keep pressure off adjacent body panels while moving away form vehicle so no damage will occur around However, put back in place Check gap between hood and frontal edge before finally tightening down fasteners holding down body pieces.