Had 1 front wheel well liner tear and fly off recently (couple months) and get replaced. While installing some LED fogs, noticed that both are worn in the front, as if they're blowing back and rubbing against the tires. Doesn't seem normal at all. Both are not really secured, just tucked inside the fender. Is this a common issue?
Wheel liner abnormal wear
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Had 1 front wheel well liner tear and fly off recently (couple months) and get replaced. While installing some LED fogs, noticed that both are worn in the front, as if they're blowing back and rubbing against the tires. Doesn't seem normal at all. Both are not really secured, just tucked inside the fender. Is this a common issue?
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First I have heard about this with a 2nd gen Murano... Looks like something may have been flung into them, maybe when really cold when the plastic was brittle? Do you drive on unimproved dirt/gravel roads?
That tire looks pretty dry rotted and worn below what is advisable, I'd be looking for replacement ASAP...
That tire looks pretty dry rotted and worn below what is advisable, I'd be looking for replacement ASAP...
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-No, pretty much all highway/city street miles. The driver's side one was replaced in late February/early March. Yes, tires are next on the replacement list. I know they're nearing the expiration date...
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On each side, you're missing an important (and ridiculously expensive) piece of plastic Nissan calls the "Finisher-Front Fascia" (there's a LH and RH for driver and passenger-side, respectively). These basically hold the front bumper to the wheel liner with a few plastic clips, but most importantly, a metal screw (you can see the hole where that screw goes in each of the pictures). If those screws come out (or are not re-installed if those parts are removed by say, for example, a dealership tech), those plastic trim pieces will come loose and the wheel liner (along with those trim pieces) will get chewed up as they start rubbing against the tire. Ask me how I know this...
If you state the year and trim of your car then I can find the exact part numbers--they'll run you about $100 each (likely cheaper if you can find them in a junkyard).
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Good point. Older cars had different construction with metal wheel liners that had more rigidity. Today's cars have a bunch of parts that all have to be fastened together or they tend to flop around.On each side, you're missing an important (and ridiculously expensive) piece of plastic Nissan calls the "Finisher-Front Fascia" (there's a LH and RH for driver and passenger-side, respectively). These basically hold the front bumper to the wheel liner with a few plastic clips, but most importantly, a metal screw (you can see the hole where that screw goes in each of the pictures). If those screws come out (or are not re-installed if those parts are removed by say, for example, a dealership tech), those plastic trim pieces will come loose and the wheel liner (along with those trim pieces) will get chewed up as they start rubbing against the tire. Ask me how I know this...
If you state the year and trim of your car then I can find the exact part numbers--they'll run you about $100 each (likely cheaper if you can find them in a junkyard).
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-It's a 2012 SL. Thx...On each side, you're missing an important (and ridiculously expensive) piece of plastic Nissan calls the "Finisher-Front Fascia" (there's a LH and RH for driver and passenger-side, respectively). These basically hold the front bumper to the wheel liner with a few plastic clips, but most importantly, a metal screw (you can see the hole where that screw goes in each of the pictures). If those screws come out (or are not re-installed if those parts are removed by say, for example, a dealership tech), those plastic trim pieces will come loose and the wheel liner (along with those trim pieces) will get chewed up as they start rubbing against the tire. Ask me how I know this...
If you state the year and trim of your car then I can find the exact part numbers--they'll run you about $100 each (likely cheaper if you can find them in a junkyard).
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Nissan Part No. for LH: 62257-1GR0A
Nissan Part No. for RH: 62256-1GR0A
I improvised by going to Home Depot or Lowe’s and bought the cheap plastic siding. They come in 10’ lengths if I recall correctly. Outlined the shape, cut and drilled holes. Added clips and bolted. All on the cheap. Looks fine to me and really, you don’t even see them unless you leave your wheel sharply turned.On each side, you're missing an important (and ridiculously expensive) piece of plastic Nissan calls the "Finisher-Front Fascia" (there's a LH and RH for driver and passenger-side, respectively). These basically hold the front bumper to the wheel liner with a few plastic clips, but most importantly, a metal screw (you can see the hole where that screw goes in each of the pictures). If those screws come out (or are not re-installed if those parts are removed by say, for example, a dealership tech), those plastic trim pieces will come loose and the wheel liner (along with those trim pieces) will get chewed up as they start rubbing against the tire. Ask me how I know this...
If you state the year and trim of your car then I can find the exact part numbers--they'll run you about $100 each (likely cheaper if you can find them in a junkyard).
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Looking back at your pics, I don’t think I solved your problem.
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That actually is a good improvisation, but yeah, the OP is missing some different parts.
I don’t recall it being a problem with rubbing. I don’t drive a lot. The only time I notice it is when backing out of a parking space or making a hard turn. But even then, I don’t really notice it. You can see on the picture where it has rubbed. The material is stiff enough and I don’t notice the wind causing any flapping noises. Bottom line, I believe it protects the engine compartment.
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I've got the same problem.
Where do I get replacements halfway decent price.?
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