SkyRat

Hi all.
I am changing out the mast on my power antenna.
As I understand it (Form Bob, and Waskilly's write ups), I need to remove my fender flare to get to the fender liner to open up the area to get to the motor.

I am having a tough time getting the flares off....

I did a couple of searches, and none that I can find describe just what you have to do to get these flares off. I have removed all the screws and bolts that I see, and they still seem on there pretty good.

Can someone please tell me exactly what I have to do to get the flares off?

Thanks.

lee

..had to..

SkyRat

Nice! ...

Now seriously folks... I know someone out there has the answer.

Bob_98SR5

Hey George,

Can you post a pic? Maybe that would help.

Bob

midiwall

When I ripped out my power antenna, I didn't have to pull the flare.

There are a number of screws (5 I think) that hold the liner to the inside of the wheel well. They're on the outside edge of the liner, and follow the curve of the wheel well.

There's one screw at the bottom rear edge of the flare (just under the front edge of the running board if you still have them on) that needs to come out. Once that's out, you can pop the bottom rear edge of the flare away from a small bracket.

Then I removed 3 of the liner screws (the rear most, then the next two up) and pulled the liner away from the well.

Once the liner's pulled away, you can look up into the well and see the antenna motor. To get it out, there's a bolt at the bottom, and then the screw collar on the outside of the fender.

Just to clarify, pulling the well liner won't get you access to the engine compartment from the outside. That would require removing the fender.


Hope that helps!

Mark


edit: The flare is held on by the same wonderful pop clips that hold on the interior door panels. Once that bottom rear screw is out of the flare, then pulling on the flare itself will pop it away from the fender. If you have one of the handle door-pop-clip tools, that'll help, otherwise, just give it a yank or two.

SkyRat

All of these type of fasteners are out.


All of these are out too...


I don't see anything else.

hillbilly

Are you sure you need to remove the fender flare, or is it possible they/you mean the fender liner???

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

"I am performing this modification on a 2000 SR5 4Runner, so depending on your type of fender flare and running boards, remove the necessary pieces in order to access the front passenger side wheel well lining. I have previously permanently removed my fender flares. After removing these pieces, I would recommend removing (6) of the wheel well lining grommets starting at the bottom left of the passenger side fender well." yada yada yada

My fender flares were on with bolts/nuts and screws, and not the limited style, and I don't remember which were the front, bolt or screws.

Sorry I can't be more help George!

SkyRat

Just got it...
Thanks to midiwall's edit.
pics to follow.
The key is that once all the bolts are off, you just have to pull because there are fasteners on the surface of the fenders (like the inner door panel ones) and a touch of what appears to be adheshive holding them on.

waskillywabbit

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We will be expecting a full color write-up!

We start out Purpose Driven small group tonight George! I'm looking forward to it!

midiwall

Sorry about not posting a new message with that. I thought I'd caught the edit quick enough that no one would had seen the original message.


Glad you got it!

Mark

SkyRat

Our church's small groups and congregation as a whole with begin in March. I cannot wait!! Big challenges and changes are anticipated. Keep me informed as to how it goes.

George

dlotoy4runner

HELP, I feel like offing the stupid fender and wheel line. I have been at this for 1 hour and no luck. My antenna motor died on me.

waskillywabbit

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SEARCH for threads started by Skyrat and his write-up on how to do what you want to do.