Your Nissan fender's job is to provide protection for your undercarriage and wheels from debris on the roadway, shield people and other vehicles from any rocks that might deflect from your spinning tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle if you're involved in a collision or "fender bender."
On quite a few Nissan models, the fender is made up of multiple components, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield. Very often, the Nissan fender splash shield can be found inside the wheel well, and sits in between the fender frame and your tire. Fender splash shields are made-to-fit for a particular location on your Nissan: passenger-side front, driver-side front, passenger-side rear, and driver-side rear. These shields are also made using the exact dimensions of particular Nissan models and years.
With their carefully chosen position within your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield serves as your Nissan's outermost layer of defense against damage from debris. As an example, if a tall SUV drives past your car and its tires send a rock straight toward your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield helps prevent the rock from getting stuck in the undercarriage, brake system, or headlight assembly. Additionally, the Fender Splash Shield may provide a barrier for these components from the elements, which could prevent premature corrosion and wear.
Over time, when exposed to moisture, rain, ice, and road salt, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can break down, losing the protection it offers to your vehicle's undercarriage components. Plus, it can break or detach if you scrape a curb or drive through a sizable pothole. A broken Fender Splash Shield exposes your vehicle to dangerous debris, and it could also generate a grinding or tapping sound if it is left to flutter against the nearby tire.
The good news: replacing one of the fender splash shields on your Nissan is fairly easy to do (and it's not expensive!). You'll need a replacement Fender Splash Shield that attaches to your Nissan without any gaps, so it's a good idea to buy an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the replacement process can vary a bit. In most cases, you'll need the correct fasteners, a screwdriver, and your vehicle owner's manual.
Before you do anything else, start by allowing your car to cool down for several minutes. Then, take off the bolts and clips from the fender shield on your vehicle now. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set them aside for a few minutes (typically, it's best to use new fasteners, just in case the old components are worn out). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield, set it in place, carefully checking that all rivets and holes match the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the replacement Fender Splash Shield onto your Nissan! For help with this process, visit a local Nissan service site or dealership.
With a few tools and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield, your Nissan can get back to your adventures with peace of mind! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and other parts for your vehicle now. This part will fit your Nissan Altima 2013-2015. Check out the What This Fits link for more info.
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