Front Fender: Service and Repair
WM 505519 Removing and installing front wing
Technical values
Preliminary work
1. Disconnect battery. -> 2706IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery External Power Connection, Jump Lead Starting
2. Remove wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Removing" 44051900 Removing and installing wheel
3. Remove front wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
4. Remove the front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - section on "Removing"
5. Remove headlight. -> 941519 Removing and installing main headlight - section on "Removing" 94151900 Removing and installing main headlight
6. Remove headlight mounting. -> 941419 Removing and installing headlight mounting - section on "Removing" 94141900 Removing and installing headlight mounting
7. Remove airbag sensor. -> 695119 Removing and installing airbag sensor - section on "Removing" 69511900 Removing and installing airbag sensor
Information
Only when removing the right wing.
8. Remove filler flap. -> 553719 Removing and installing filler flap - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement
Information
Only when removing the right wing.
9. Remove carbon canister. -> 202519 Removing and installing carbon canister - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
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Only when removing the left wing.
10. Install reservoir for windscreen washer system. -> 926019 Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen washer system - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
Removing the wing
Removing fuel tank cap
Installation location of wing
Information
- The following points apply only to the right wing.
1. Press out plastic pin in centre of rivet head -1- and remove fuel tank cap -2-. Then unclip rubber stop -3- and rubber sleeve -4-.
Removing fuel tank cap
Releasing tank filler neck
Installation location of wing
Information
- The following points apply only to the right wing.
1. Press locking tabs of sleeve -A- and unclip -5-.
Releasing tank filler neck
2. Unscrew fastening screw -6- of tank filler neck -7-.
3. Remove angled pipe -8-. To do this, press apart locking tabs -B- of plastic clip -9- and remove.
Releasing bottom of wing
Installation location of wing
1. Release fastening nut -10- from wing strut -11- and unscrew bracket -12-.
Releasing bottom of wing
Releasing top of wing
Installation location of wing
1. Undo fastening screws -13- on top flange.
Releasing top of wing
Removing retaining strip
Installation location of wing
1. Unscrew fastening screw -14- from retaining strip -15- and remove retaining strip.
Removing retaining strip
2. Unclip fastening nut -16-.
Removing protective film
Installation location of wing
1. Remove protective film -17-
Removing protective film
Releasing wing from A-pillar
Installation location of wing
1. Unscrew fastening screws -18- at A-pillar and pull wing out -19- downwards -C- and forwards -D-.
Releasing wing from A-pillar
2. Check fastening nut -20- , replacing if necessary.
3. Remove switching element for filler flap. -> 553819 Removing and installing switching element for filler flap - section on "Removing"
Removing masking panel
Installation location of wing
1. Press out pin from plastic expansion rivet -1- and remove masking panel -2- from wing -3-.
Removing masking panel
Installing the wing
Installing masking panel
Installation location of wing
1. Position masking panel -2- on wing -3-.
Installing masking panel
2. Press in plastic expansion rivet -1- and secure with pin.
Fastening wing to A-pillar
Installation location of wing
1. Install switching element for filler flap. -> 553819 Removing and installing switching element for filler flap - section on "Installing"
2. Press in fastening nut -20-.
Fastening wing to A-pillar
3. Position wing -19- on the body -C- and slide towards A-pillar -D-. Screw in fastening screws -18- into the A-pillar and tighten lightly.
Fastening top of wing
Installation location of wing
1. Screw in fastening screws -13- on top flange and tighten lightly.
Fastening top of wing
2. Adjust the contour and gap dimensions relative to the front door and front lid. -> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions
3. Tighten fastening screws -13- with specified tightening torque => Tightening torque: 4.5 Nm (3.5 ftlb.).
4. Tighten fastening screws M6 -18- with tightening torque => Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.0 ftlb.).
Fastening bottom of wing
Installation location of wing
1. Position wing strut -11- and bracket -12- on the body and tighten with fastening nuts -10-. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 7.0 ftlb.
Fastening bottom of wing
Sticking in the protective film
Installation location of wing
1. Stick in the protective film -17-.
Sticking in the protective film
Installing retaining strip
Installation location of wing
1. Clip fastening nuts -16- into place. Fix retaining strip -15- on the wing up against the stop and tighten with the fastening nuts -14-. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 2.0 ftlb.
Installing retaining strip
Fastening tank filler neck
Installation location of wing
Information
- The following points apply only to the right wing.
1. Install angled pipe -8-. Press in the plastic clip -9- until the locking tabs -B- engage audibly.
Fastening tank filler neck
2. Tighten fastening screw -6- on tank filler neck -7-. Tightening torque => Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.
3. Press in the locking tabs -A- of the sleeve -5- until they engage audibly.
Installing fuel tank cap
Installation location of wing
Information
- The following points apply only to the right wing.
1. Press in plastic expansion rivet -1- on fuel tank cap -2-. Then clip in rubber stop -3- and rubber sleeve -4-.
Installing fuel tank cap
Subsequent work
Information
Only when installing the left wing.
1. Install reservoir for windscreen washer system. -> 926019 Removing and installing reservoir for windscreen washer system - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
Information
Only when installing the right wing.
2. Install filler flap. -> 553719 Removing and installing filler flap - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement
Information
Only when installing the right wing.
3. Install carbon canister. -> 202519 Removing and installing carbon canister - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
4. Install airbag sensor. -> 695119 Removing and installing airbag sensor - section on "Installing" 69511900 Removing and installing airbag sensor
5. Install headlight mounting. -> 941419 Removing and installing headlight mounting - section on "Installing" 94141900 Removing and installing headlight mounting
6. Install headlights. -> 941519 Removing and installing main headlight - section on "Installing" 94151900 Removing and installing main headlight
7. Install front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - section on "Installing"
8. Install front wheel housing liner. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
9. Mount wheel. -> 440519 Removing and installing wheel - section on "Installing" 44051900 Removing and installing wheel
10. Connect the battery. -> 2706IN Working instructions after disconnecting the battery External Power Connection, Jump Lead Starting