Removing and installing rear wheel housing liner — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

• Renewed: if necessary

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• Check spreader nuts (2) for damage and renew if necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Specified torque for wheel bolts.
2. Remove side member cover, if fitted .
3. If there is no sill panel cover, undo and remove bolt (4).
4. Remove bolts (3) (Qty. 9).
5. Pull wheel housing liner (1) out of wing. [Note: Check spreader nuts (2) for damage and renew if necessary.]

6. Insert wheel housing liner (1) into wing and place in mounting position.
7. Secure bracket with wheel housing liner to wing with bolt.
8. Screw in bolts (3) and tighten them.
9. If there is no sill panel cover, screw in and firmly tighten bolt (4).
10. Install side member cover, if fitted .
11. Install wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres; Specified torque for wheel bolts.

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