Front Wheel Housing Liner
Front Wheel Housing Liner
Removing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1783)
• The following describes removing and installing the left wheel housing liner. Removing and installing the right wheel housing liner is identical.
• Due to equipment variations, small deviations must be considered during removal and installation.
Perform the following:
- Loosen the radar cover near the bumper.
- Remove the screws - 2 - and hex nuts - 5 -.
- Remove the front and rear wheel housing liners - 1 and 3 - from the fender.
Installation
• Check the expanding nuts - 4 - for damage and replace if necessary.
Perform the following:
- Install the front and rear wheel housing liners - 1 and 3 - in the fender.
- Install the hex nuts - 5 - and bolts - 2 - and tighten in the specified order. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner Bolt Tightening Sequence ] Front Wheel Housing Liner Bolt Tightening Sequence.
- Tightening specification for hex nuts - 5 -: 2.5 Nm.
- Tightening specification for bolts - 2 -: 2 Nm.