Front fenders — removal and installation

Removing

1. Remove the front bumper.

2. Remove stone protection 5 by unscrewing bolt 1 and squeezing out six expanding latches 2, as well as two latches 3; (see illustration).

3. Remove the support angles 4 of the pad and release the pad of 11 clips (see illustration 7.2).



4. Remove fender liner.

5. Unscrew the fastening bolts and remove the bracket 1 of the gas-filled bonnet stop (see illustration)



6. Unscrew the four bolts 2 that secure the wings to the mudguard (see illustration 7.5).

7. Unscrew the bolts 3 that secure the side guides 4 of the front bumper (see illustration).



8. Unscrew bolt 5 fairing and bolt 6 (see illustration 7.5).


9. Remove the repeater 7 turn signal (see illustration 7.5).

10. Unscrew the four bolts 8 that secure the wing to the A-pillar (see illustration 7.5).

11. Separate the wings, releasing them from the sealing mass, and remove from the body. The sealing mass can be cut or softened by heating with a hairdryer.

12. Remove the remnants of the sealing mass from the seats of the wings on the body, taking some care not to damage the paintwork.

Installation

Wings are installed in sequence. reverse withdrawal. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain the nominal values of the gaps, and also apply a layer of sealant to the mating surfaces of the body.

The gap between fender and hood and fender and door should be 4±1 mm (see illustration).