Your Nissan fender's job is to help in safeguarding your undercarriage and wheels from incoming road debris, protect nearby people or other cars from rocks and pebbles that might deflect from your moving tires, and protect your vehicle's frame if you're involved in a collision or "fender bender."

On quite a few Nissan models, the fender consists of several distinct parts, one of which is the Fender Splash Shield. Specifically, the Nissan fender splash shield is attached to the inside of the wheel well, and sits between the fender and the tire. Fender splash shields are made-to-fit to fit only in certain locations on your vehicle: passenger-side front, passenger-side rear, driver-side front, or driver-side rear. They're also designed using the exact dimensions of particular Nissan models and years.

Due to their positioning in the wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield is your first line of defense against incoming debris and contamination. For instance, if a truck speeds beside your Nissan and its large tires throw a pebble into your wheel well, the Fender Splash Shield can stop the debris from affecting the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. Plus, the shield can help protect these parts from outside elements, which can help prevent premature damage or corrosion.

Over time, when exposed to rain, ice, roadway salt and debris, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield may become worn, which compromises the level of protection it can give to the undercarriage of your vehicle. Keep in mind, it may also have cracks or chips if you accidentally hit a curb or smash into a pothole. A broken Fender Splash Shield leaves that side of your vehicle exposed, and it will probably create an annoying scraping or flapping noise if a broken piece is pushed up against a tire.

Here's the thing, though: replacing one of your Nissan's fender splash shields is easy and inexpensive. You need a Fender Splash Shield that fits your Nissan seamlessly, so it's recommended that you buy an authentic part from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the steps for installation may be slightly different. For most vehicles, all you need is your Nissan owner's manual, a screwdriver, and some fasteners.

Before you do anything else, start by giving your car a few minutes to cool. Next, remove the bolts and clips from the old fender shield. If you're planning to reuse the fasteners, set them aside for a few minutes (whenever possible, it's better 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, checking to be sure that all rivets and holes are aligned with with the ones in your fender. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the replacement Fender Splash Shield onto your Nissan! For help with this process, visit your nearest Nissan service site or dealership.

With a few tools and an authentic Fender Splash Shield in your corner, your Nissan can hit the road again in no time! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and automotive accessories for your Nissan straight from the source. This part fits your Nissan Altima 2016-2018. Click on the What This Fits tab to learn more.

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