Stone Chip Protective Molding

Stone Chip Protective Molding

Removing






- Insert a small screwdriver through the opening in the stone chip protective molding - 1 - from underneath and open the catch - 2 - from the above - arrow a -.

- Push the stone chip protective molding - 1 - forward - arrow b - until the screwdriver touches the screw - 3 -. Now remove the screwdriver.

- Slide stone chip protective molding farther until it can be removed from all retaining screws.

Screw Dimensions

• The screws for the stone chip protective molding are protected against corrosion. It is not necessary to apply corrosion protection again.

• If a screw was over-torqued, this must be replaced with a "black" oversize screw.






• There are no holes for the screws.

- Measure the holes according to the table.

- Punch the hose for the screws.

- Drill holes with a 1.5 mm bit.

• The measurement - a - includes the wheel housing liner - 1 -. The other measurements - b through i - are always measured starting from the center hole.

• Measurement - k - is made only on a 4-door vehicle.

• If the vehicle is a 2-door vehicle, then the measurement - k - must be aligned in height according to the front holes.

Dimensions table






Installation






• All screw holes are present.

- Install the self-tapping screws - 2 - with a cordless drill (VAS 5036) at highest speed until threads catch.

- Remove the cordless drill (VAS 5036).

- Tighten screw with lowest torque so that screw is not over-torqued.

- Position stone chip protective molding - 1 - evenly - arrow a - with openings on rear side over all screws - 2 - until molding comes in contact with side members - 3 -.

Position stone chip protective molding - 1 - with a second mechanic so that all screws - 2 - remain in the openings when molding is slid on.

- Slide stone chip protective molding - 1 - forcefully opposite direction of travel - arrow b - to stop.