Removing and installing rear wing — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• Install rear wing (1) without subjecting it to tensile stress.
• Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00Body gaps; Body, rear.
• When fitting, take note of where different bolts (2) are screwed in; do not mix them up

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear wheel housing liners .
2. Remove rear bumper cover .
3. Remove guide at side for rear bumper cover .
4. Remove trim strip from side panel .
5. Remove fuel tank flap unit

6. Remove tank filler flap locking motor V155.
7. First, undo bolts (5) in side panel and side member.
8. Next, undo nut securing wing to wing bracket (4).
9. Then, undo and remove the 7 bolts (2) in wheel housing from front towards the rear.
10. Remove rear wing (1) carefully. [Note: Install rear wing (1) without subjecting it to tensile stress.]
11. Ensure joints are parallel and shut lines are equal 00Body gaps; Body, rear.
12. When fitting, take note of where different bolts (2) are screwed in; do not mix them up

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