Removing and installing front wheel arch trims

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Release lever - 3409-

• Adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349-

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Cable holder knob - VAG 1351/1-

Press tool - T20098-

Fitting notes

• The bonded trim cannot be removed without damage.
• Remove any adhesive residues of the adhesive tape with adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- .
• When installing or removing a trim, only the adhesive remover - D 002 000 A2- will be used for removing adhesive residues.
• Ensure that the adhesive surfaces are free of dust and grease.
• The trim must be bonded in place immediately following cleaning.
• Remove protective film just before the installation.
• The application temperature is 21º C

Removing

Note

• The front wheel arch trim cannot be removed without being damaged.
• Removal and installation sequence is only for the left side.

  Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

• Tape over all adjacent painted surfaces.

• Unscrew the bolt -2-.
• Insert the cutting cord into the end of the top wheel cover -1- as shown in the illustration and cut the adhesive sealant in -the direction of the arrow-. Ensure that, in the process, the parts are not damaged.
• Remove the front wheel cover -1- in -the direction of the arrow A-.

fitting

Preparing the wing for installation of the front wheel cover

• Remove possible adhesive residues on the wing with the tool - VAS 6349- .
• Clean the area of the wing in the front wheel cover where the new label cover is to be applied with isopropanol or heptanes alcohol.
• Subsequently treat the front wheel cover mounting zone with silicone cleaner.
• Allow to dry well.
• Place the front wheel cover -1- on the wing.
• Remove the protective foils -4- from the adhesive tapes.
• Press the adhesive tape areas with a roller.
• Attach the securing bolt and tighten.

Note The minimum hardening time for the adhesive is 20 minutes.

Removing and installing rear wheel arch trims

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Release lever - 3409-

• Adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349-

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

• Cable holder knob - VAG 1351/1-

Press tool - T20098-

Fitting notes

• The bonded trim cannot be removed without damage.
• Remove any adhesive residues of the adhesive tape with adhesive strip remover - VAS 6349- .
• When installing or removing a trim, only the adhesive remover - D 002 000 A2- will be used for removing adhesive residues.
• Ensure that the adhesive surfaces are free of dust and grease.
• The trim must be bonded in place immediately following cleaning.
• Remove protective film just before the installation.
• The application temperature is 21º C

Removing

Note

• The rear wheel arch trim cannot be removed without being damaged.
• Removal and installation sequence is only for the left side.

  Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.

• Tape over all adjacent painted surfaces.

• Insert the cutting cord into the end of the rear wheel cover -1- as shown in the illustration and cut the adhesive sealant in -the direction of the arrow-. Ensure that, in the process, the parts are not damaged.
• Remove the rear wheel cover -1-.

fitting

Preparing the wing for installation of the rear wheel cover

• Remove possible residual adhesive on the side panel with the tool - VAS 6349- .
• Clean the area of the side panel where the rear wheel cover is to be applied with isopropanol or heptanes alcohol.
• Subsequently treat the rear wheel cover mounting zone with silicone cleaner.
• Allow to dry well.
• Place the rear wheel cover -1- on the side panel.
• Remove the protective foils -2- from the adhesive tapes.
• Press the adhesive tape areas with a roller.

Note The minimum hardening time for the adhesive is 20 minutes.