Removing and installing wheel arch trim - left load bed — VW

Removing and installing wheel arch trim - left load bed
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hot air blower
V.A.G 1416
Removal wedge
3409
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Assembly overview - application of adhesive to wheel arch trim, left load bed
Wheel arch trim, left load bed
PUR adhesive sealant
Bead section
a
Length
= approx. 40 mm
height
= approx. 6.0 mm
width
= approx. 3.0 mm
Bead section
b
Length
= approx. 460 mm
height
= approx. 12 mm
width
= approx. 8.0 mm
Bead section
c
Length
= approx. 270 mm
height
= approx. 9.0 mm
width
= approx. 5.0 mm
Bead section
d
Length
= approx. 790 mm
height
= approx. 9.0 mm
width
= approx. 5.0 mm
Bead section
e
Length
= approx. 340 mm
height
= approx. 12 mm
width
= approx. 8.0 mm
Bead section
f
Length
= approx. 50 mm
height
= approx. 6.0 mm
width
= approx. 3.0 mm
Section
g
Start of application, approx. 20 mm downwards.
Section
h
End of application, approx. 30 mm parallel to edge, distance approx. 15 mm.
Section
i
Distance of PUR sealing material to hole, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not enter hole)
Section
j
Distance of PUR sealing material to edge, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not go over edge)
Removing
Note
Wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
cannot be removed without damaging it.
Remove bolts
3
and
4
.
Before removing wheel arch trim on left load bed
1
, heat bonding surface
2
using
hot air blower
V.A.G 1416
.
Lift one corner of wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
using
removal wedge
3409
.
Grip under wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
and carefully but firmly pull off from component.
Installing
Installation instructions for wheel arch trims
Chapter
.
Preparing new add-on part for bonding
Chapter
.
Preparing body component for bonding
Chapter
.
Installation instructions
Chapter
Apply PUR adhesive beneath rib (primed area)
Anchor
.
Note
It is advisable to position wheel arch trim, left load bed
1
with the help of a second mechanic.
Position wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
using swage line
6
and check flushness.
Bolt on wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
using rear wheel housing liner bolts
4
Chapter
.
Pull backing
7
off double-sided adhesive tape
2
.
Forcefully press on wheel arch trim
1
along the entire area of the double-sided adhesive tape
2
, starting from the centre under the tank flap aperture and moving first towards the front and then towards the rear.
Tighten bolts
3
.
Observe minimum curing period
Chapter
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts
3
2.0 Nm