- 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 provide protection for your undercarriage and wheels from incoming road debris, protect people and other vehicles from rocks and pebbles that may ricochet off your moving tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle if you're involved in a minor collision.
On quite a few Nissan models, the fender is made up of a few separate parts, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front). To get more specific, your Nissan's fender splash shield is attached inside the wheel well, and is situated between your tire and the rest of the fender. 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. They're also designed using the exact dimensions of specific Nissan years and models.
With their carefully chosen position within your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) is the outermost layer of defense from flying rocks or debris. For example, if a truck speeds beside your Nissan and its large tires throw a pebble straight toward your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can help prevent the debris from bouncing into the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. Additionally, this shield can provide a barrier for these components from weather, which can help slow corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can break down, which compromises the protection it offers to your vehicle's undercarriage components. Additionally, it may have cracks or chips if you hit a curb by accident or encounter a sizable pothole. A broken Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can leave part of your vehicle vulnerable to debris, and it could also create an annoying flapping or grinding noise if it is left to flutter up against a tire.
The good news: replacing any of your vehicle's fender splash shields is fairly easy to do (and it's not expensive!). You need a Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) that fits your Nissan seamlessly, so it's recommended that you order an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending on your vehicle model and year, the steps for installation may vary slightly. Most of the time, you'll need the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
You'll start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Then, remove the clips and bolts that are attached to the old fender shield. If you're planning to reuse the fasteners, set these small pieces aside (whenever possible, it's advisable to go ahead and buy new fastening pieces, just in case the old components are worn out). Test the fitment of your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) replacement by setting it in place, carefully checking that all holes and rivets line up the notches and holes in the fender piece. Once everything is aligned, snap or screw your new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) into place! For help with this process, head to your nearest Nissan service center.
With a few tools and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), your beloved Nissan can get back to your adventures with confidence! Order genuine Nissan fender splash shields and other Body, Interior and Trim parts for your Nissan Altima today. See the What This Fits tab to learn more.
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