Front Fender: Service and Repair

Front fender-assembly overview

NOTE: Bolts and washers are micro-encapsulated and must be replaced after loosening or after removing the fender.







1 - Fender
- Remove bumper.
- Remove wheel housing liner.
- Remove end plate.
- Loosen headlamp.
- Disconnect side blinker electrical connections.
2 - Screw
- 7 Nm
3 - Screw
- 10 Nm
4 - Screw
- 10 Nm
5 - Screw
- 10 Nm
6 - Bolt
- 10 Nm
7 - Bracket
- Removing and installing.
8 - Screw
- 10 Nm







Bracket for fender
- Fender removed.
- Remove bolts - 2 - and remove bracket - 1 -.







Fender insulation.

NOTE: Only installed with 3.0L gasoline engine.

- Before installation, break out at EVAP canister perforated line.







Left fender seal

NOTE: A new seal must always be installed after removal.

- Seal must be broken out at perforated line before installation.
- Remove protective adhesive film from seal - 1 -, insert in fender and press on firmly.

2 - Fender seal







Right fender seal

NOTE:
- A new seal must always be installed after removal.
- Both seals are installed on the right side only on vehicles with diesel engine.

- Remove protective adhesive film from seal - 1 - and insert in fender.

2 - Fender seal
3 - Seal connecting piece (only on vehicles with TDI engine)







Remove and install end plate
- Front wheel removed.
- Wheel housing liner removed.

- Unscrew bolts - 1 - from expanding clip - 3 - and remove end plate - 2 - from fender - 4 -.

1 - Screw (2 Nm)