FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Removing







Removing


Observe safety precautions.

Longitudinal member for upper wheel housing already removed. Refer to => [ Upper Wheel Housing Longitudinal Member, Removing and Installing ] .


Observe safety precautions.

Longitudinal member for upper wheel housing already removed. Refer to => [ Upper Wheel Housing Longitudinal Member, Removing and Installing ] .






1 Suspension strut mounting reinforcement

2 Suspension strut mounting

3 Wheel housing

4 Longitudinal member with cover plate

5 Plenum chamber - bulkhead

Due to the different types of steel and material strength, use only welding equipment approved by Volkswagen AG to perform any service work.

Depending on the damage, a partial replacement of the wheel housing - 1 - using a separation cut - 2 -.






- Separate the original connection.






- Remove residual material.