Protector Fender.
Fender Splash Shield.

• Located between the fender and the tire
• Helps shield your vehicle from small rocks and other road debris
• Replace when cracked or broken

On your INFINITI, the fender can help protect your wheels and undercarriage from flying debris, protect people and other vehicles from rocks and pebbles that might deflect from your moving tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in the event of a roadway accident.

In many INFINITI models, the fender has multiple components, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front). Specifically, the fender splash shield on your INFINITI can be found to the wheel well, and sits between your tire and the rest of the fender. All fender splash shields are tailor-made for a particular location on your vehicle: driver-side front, driver-side rear, passenger-side front, or passenger-side rear. These shields are also engineered for use in particular years and models of INFINITI vehicles.

Because of where they're mounted on your vehicle, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) is your INFINITI's first layer of protection against flying rocks or debris. As an example, if a truck speeds beside your INFINITI and its large tires throw a pebble into your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) helps prevent the debris from bouncing into the brakes, headlight or tail light assemblies, or undercarriage. Plus, the shield can provide a barrier for these components from the elements, helping delay corrosion and wear.

Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your INFINITI Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) can break down, which negatively affects the level of protection it can give to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Plus, it can have cracks or chips if you accidentally hit a curb or drive over a sizable pothole. If it's broken, your Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it will probably generate a scraping or flapping noise if a piece breaks off and flutters 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 attaches to your INFINITI seamlessly, so it's a good idea to buy a genuine OEM part from INFINITI directly. Depending on your vehicle model and year, the process of installing your new part may vary slightly. In most cases, you'll need a screwdriver, fasteners, and your INFINITI owner's manual.

Before you do anything else, start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Next, remove the clips and bolts from the fender shield on your vehicle now. If you're planning to reuse the fasteners, set them aside for a few minutes (whenever possible, it's advisable to go ahead and buy new ones, just in case the old components are worn out). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), set it in place, carefully checking that all holes and rivets are aligned with the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, screw or clip the Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front) into place and secure it! For help with this process, stop by a nearby INFINITI retailer or authorized service center.

With a little bit of time and an OEM replacement Fender Splash Shield (Left, Front), your INFINITI can hit the road again with peace of mind! Purchase your INFINITI fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your INFINITI G35 today. Click on the What This Fits link for additional details.

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