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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.