Your Nissan fender's job is to provide protection for your wheels and undercarriage from flying debris, protect nearby people or other vehicles from any rocks that may ricochet off your tires, and protect your vehicle in the event of a collision or "fender bender."

In many Nissan models, the fender has a few separate parts, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield. Very often, the fender splash shield on your Nissan can be found to the inside of the wheel well, and is situated between the fender and the tire. Fender splash shields are custom designed for a particular location on your car: driver-side front, driver-side rear, passenger-side front, or passenger-side rear. These shields are also made for use in specific Nissan years and models.

Due to their positioning on your vehicle, your Fender Splash Shield is the first line of defense from incoming debris and contamination. For instance, if a truck drives beside your Nissan and its tires send a rock right into your vehicle's wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield can stop the object from bouncing into the undercarriage, brake system, or headlight assembly. Additionally, the Fender Splash Shield may provide a barrier for these components from the elements, helping delay corrosion and wear.

Over time, when exposed to road salts, rain, ice, and heat, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can break down, which compromises the protection it offers to your vehicle's complex systems. Plus, it can crack or break if you hit a curb by accident or drive through a sizable pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield exposes your vehicle to dangerous debris, and it will probably create an annoying grinding or tapping sound if a broken piece is pushed against the tires.

Here's the thing, though: replacing one of the fender splash shields on your Nissan is inexpensive and simple to do. You'll need a replacement Fender Splash Shield that attaches to your Nissan perfectly, so it's recommended that you buy an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the process of installing your new part may vary slightly. Most of the time, you'll just need to have your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.

You'll start by allowing your car to cool down for several minutes. Then, take off the clips and bolts from the fender shield on your vehicle now. If you'll be reusing the same ones, stash them in a safe place until you need them again (typically, it's advisable to purchase new ones, just in case the old components are worn out). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield, set it inside your wheel well, checking to be sure that all rivets and holes match the holes on your fender. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the Fender Splash Shield into place and secure it! For professional installation, stop by a local Nissan dealer or authorized service center.

With a little bit of time and an OEM replacement Fender Splash Shield, your beloved Nissan can be back up to speed with peace of mind! Purchase your Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your Nissan Altima 2013-2018 or Nissan Maxima 2016-2021 today. Click on the What This Fits tab for additional details.

Fits Altima (2013 - 2018)