Removing and installing wheel arch trim, wing — VW

Removing and installing wheel arch trim, wing on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 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, wing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hot air blower
V.A.G 1416
Removal wedge
3409
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Note
The removal and installation procedure is for the left side. The right side is similar.
Assembly overview - application of adhesive to wheel arch trim, wing
Wheel arch trim, wing
PUR adhesive sealant
Bead section
a
Length
= approx. 900 mm
height
= approx. 9.0 mm
width
= approx. 5.0 mm
Bead section
b
Length
= approx. 500 mm
height
= approx. 12 mm
width
= approx. 8.0 mm
Bead section
c
Length
= approx. 40 mm
height
= approx. 6.0 mm
width
= approx. 3.0 mm
Section
d
Distance of PUR sealing material to hole, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not enter hole)
Section
e
Distance of PUR sealing material to edge, approx. 15 mm (adhesive must not go over edge)
Removing
Note
Wheel arch trim, wing,
1
cannot be removed without damaging it.
On bumper covers with wheel arch trim, note the positioning pins
arrows
. The installation of different types is permissible.
Remove bolts
5
and
6
.
Before removing wheel arch trim of wing
1
, heat the bonding surface
2
using
hot air blower
V.A.G 1416
.
Lift one corner of wheel arch trim, wing,
1
using
removal wedge
3409
.
Grip under wheel arch trim, wing,
1
and carefully but firmly pull from wing
3
.
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
Depending on the wheel arch trim on the bumper cover, the positioning pins
arrows
must be removed.
Insert the 2 positioning pins
arrows
in wheel arch trim on bumper cover.
Position wheel arch trim, wing,
1
using swage line
3
and check that edges are flush and aligned.
Bolt on wheel arch trim, wing,
1
using wheel housing liner bolts
5
Chapter
.
Pull protective backing
4
off double-sided adhesive tape
2
.
Press wheel arch trim
1
on forcefully in complete area of double-sided adhesive tape
2
, from front to rear.
Tighten bolt
6
.
Observe minimum curing period
Chapter
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolt
6
2.0 Nm

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.