Removing and installing wing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

Note Removal and installation are described only for the left wing. Removal and installation of the right wing are similar.

• Remove front wheel housing liner → Chapter.
• Remove front bumper cover → Chapter.
• Remove headlights → Vehicle electrics; Rep. gr.94
• Removing left plenum chamber cover → Chapter.
• Remove water deflector → Chapter.
• Unscrew hexagon nut -4- and remove guide bracket -5-.
• Wing insulation → Item.
• Remove insulation for rib section → Item.
• Remove centre hex studs -6-.
• Remove bolts -2- and -3-
• Remove wing -1- carefully.

Note The zinc intermediate piece -AKL 381 035 50--7- (if there is one) will be damaged during removal.

Installing

Note

Install wing -1- without subjecting it to tensile stress.

Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:

• Wing is aligned free of stress with wing bracket loosened → Chapter.
• Always insert zinc intermediate piece -AKL 381 035 50--7- between wing and side member.
• Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal → Rep. gr.00.

Specified torques

Wing → Chapter „Assembly overview - wing“