- 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 your undercarriage and wheels from debris on the roadway, protect pedestrians and other cars from any rocks that may bounce off your spinning tires, and protect your vehicle's frame if you're involved in a collision or "fender bender."
For some Nissan models, the fender consists of several distinct parts, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front). Specifically, your Nissan's fender splash shield is mounted to the inside of the wheel well, and sits between the fender and the tire. Fender splash shields are custom designed for specific fitment within 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 (Right, Front) can be your Nissan's outermost layer of defense against damage from debris. For instance, if a truck drives past your vehicle and its large tires throw a pebble straight toward your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) helps prevent the rock from affecting the undercarriage, brake system, or headlight assembly. Plus, this shield can offer protection for those parts from weather, which can help delay corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to road salts, rain, ice, and heat, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) may become worn, losing the level of protection it can give to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Plus, it can crack or break if you scrape a curb or smash into a pothole while you're driving at a high speed. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it will probably generate a grinding or tapping sound 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 easy and inexpensive. You need a Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) that fits your Nissan seamlessly, so it's recommended that you purchase an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the process of installing your new part can vary a bit. Most of the time, you'll just need to have the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
Before you do anything else, start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Next, remove the clips and bolts 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 (typically, it's best to purchase new fastening pieces, in case your old hardware has been damaged). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), set it in place, carefully checking that all rivets and holes match the notches and holes in the fender piece. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the replacement Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front) onto your Nissan! For professional installation, stop by your nearest Nissan service center.
With a few tools and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield (Right, Front), your beloved Nissan can hit the road again with peace of mind! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and other Body, Interior and Trim parts for your Nissan 370Z today. See the What This Fits tab for more info.
PROTECTOR-FRONT FENDER,FRONT RH
Fits 370Z, Z