The fender on your Nissan is designed to help protect your undercarriage and wheels from debris on the roadway, shield people and other vehicles from any rocks that may bounce off your tires, and minimize damage to your vehicle in the event of a collision or "fender bender."

For some Nissan models, the fender consists of a few separate parts, and one of those is the Fender Splash Shield. Very often, your Nissan's fender splash shield can be found inside the wheel well, and creates a barrier in between the fender frame and your 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 engineered using the exact dimensions of particular Nissan models and years.

Because of where they're mounted within your wheel well, your Fender Splash Shield is your Nissan's first layer of protection against flying rocks or debris. For instance, if a truck drives beside your Nissan and kicks a rock up straight toward your wheel well, your trusty Fender Splash Shield can stop the object from getting stuck in the headlight assembly, braking system, or undercarriage of your Nissan. Additionally, the shield can help protect these parts from outside elements, which could delay corrosion and wear.

Over time, when exposed to moisture, rain, ice, and road salt, your Nissan Fender Splash Shield can degrade, which compromises the level of protection it can give to your vehicle's undercarriage components. Plus, it can have cracks or chips if you scrape a curb or drive over a pothole. When broken, your Fender Splash Shield exposes your vehicle to dangerous debris, and it will likely make a flapping or grinding noise if a piece breaks off and flutters against the nearby tire.

The good news: replacing any of your vehicle's fender splash shields is inexpensive and simple to do. You need a Fender Splash Shield that attaches to your Nissan seamlessly, so it's a good idea to purchase directly from Nissan Parts. Depending upon what model and year you have, the steps for installation can vary a bit. In most cases, all you need is a screwdriver, fasteners, and your Nissan owner's manual.

Before you do anything else, start by letting your car cool down. Next, remove the clips and bolts from the old fender shield. If you'll be reusing the same ones, set them aside for a few minutes (typically, it's advisable to use new fastening pieces, in case your old hardware has been damaged). To test the fit of your new Fender Splash Shield, set it inside your wheel well, ensuring any holes and rivets are aligned with the notches and holes in the fender piece. Once everything is aligned, bolt or snap the replacement Fender Splash Shield onto your Nissan! For help with this process, stop by a local Nissan dealer or authorized service center.

With a few tools and a made-to-fit Fender Splash Shield, your beloved Nissan can be back up to speed with confidence! Buy top-quality Nissan fender splash shields and additional parts and accessories for your Nissan Altima 2013-2015 today. Click on the What This Fits tab to learn more.

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