Fender

Fender

• Removing and installing is described only for the left fender. Removing and installing right fender is similar.

Removing





- Remove the front bumper => [ Front Bumper Cover ] Front Bumper Cover

- Remove wheel housing liners => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner ] Front Wheel Housing Liner

- Unscrew guide profile => [ (Item 10) Guide trim ] Front Bumper Substructure

- Loosen hex nut - 6 - and remove bolts - 2 -.

- Pull out foam piece - 3 - between fender and longitudinal member.

- Lightly heat fender - 1 - from outside in area of molded foam element - arrow - with hot air gun (V.A.G 1416).

- The adhesive on molded foam element - 5 - loosens and fender - 1 - can be removed.

Installing





To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

- Insert the "galvanized spacer AKL 381 035 50" between the fenders and side members.

- Bolt - 2 - and hex nut - 5 - tightening specification: 6 Nm.

- Make sure gaps are parallel and pay attention to gap dimensions