Note. Removal, installation, replacement is shown on the example of the left wing liner.
To carry out repairs, you will need:
- jack;
- stand.
Removing
1. We prepare the car for repair work.
2. We remove the front left wheel, for insurance under the car we install a reliable stand.
3. We process the threaded connections of the fastening of the fender liner and the mudguard of the front wing with a penetrating lubricant.
4. Using a socket wrench with a deep head of 10 mm, unscrew the two nuts (1 and 2) fastening the mudguard to the arch. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws (3 and 4) attaching the mudguard to the front fender and sill, respectively (self-tapping screw in the photo (4) not visible).
5. Using a socket wrench with a deep head of 10 mm, unscrew the nut of the upper mount of the fender liner.
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew:
A) self-tapping screw of the lower connection of the front bumper with the fender liner;
b) self-tapping screw of the upper connection of the front bumper with the fender liner;
V) self-tapping screw securing the engine protection to the fender liner.
7. With a socket wrench with a deep head of 10 mm, unscrew the nut of the front fastening of the fender liner.
8. We remove the outer edge of the fender liner from the groove of the wing arch and remove the fender liner.
Note. The fender liner fastening screws are wrapped in spring clips. Don't lose them when removing the fender liner.
Installation
Helpful advice. Before installing the fender liner on the car, clean and dry the closed cavities, restore the damaged anti-corrosion coating of the body.
We install the front fender liner and all previously removed parts on the car in reverse order.