Removing and installing wheel arch trim - right load bed — VW
Removing and installing wheel arch trim - right load bed on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing wheel arch trim - right 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, right load bed
Wheel arch trim, right load bed
PUR adhesive sealant
Bead section
a
Length
= approx. 50 mm
height
= approx. 6.0 mm
width
= approx. 3.0 mm
Bead section
b
Length
= approx. 300 mm
height
= approx. 12 mm
width
= approx. 7.0 mm
Bead section
c
Length
= approx. 1,350 mm
height
= approx. 9.0 mm
width
= approx. 5.0 mm
Bead section
d
Length
= approx. 400 mm
height
= approx. 12 mm
width
= approx. 6.0 mm
Bead section
e
Length
= approx. 40 mm
height
= approx. 6.0 mm
width
= approx. 3.0 mm
Section
f
Distance of PUR sealing material to hole, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not enter hole)
Section
g
Distance of PUR sealing material to edge, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not go over edge)
Removing
Note
Wheel arch trim, right load bed,
1
cannot be removed without damaging it.
Remove bolts
3
and
4
.
Before removing wheel arch trim on right load bed
1
, heat bonding surface
2
using
hot air blower
V.A.G 1416
.
Lift one corner of wheel arch trim, right load bed,
1
using
removal wedge
3409
.
Grip under wheel arch trim, right 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 and secure wheel arch trim, right load bed
1
using threaded connection
7
.
Position wheel arch trim, left load bed,
1
using swage line
6
and check flushness.
Bolt on wheel arch trim, right load bed,
1
using rear wheel housing liner bolts
4
Chapter
.
Pull backing
5
off double-sided adhesive tape
2
.
Press on wheel arch trim
1
forcefully along entire area of double-sided adhesive tape
2
, starting from middle and working forwards and rearwards.
Tighten bolts
3
.
Observe minimum curing period
Chapter
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts
3
2.0 Nm
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