Front wing — removal and installation (VW Golf 2)

Removal

Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the vehicle and remove the wheel.

Remove the front bumper.

Remove the mudguard from the wheel arch.

Unscrew the rubber bumper of the engine compartment hood. Unscrew the bolts of the front spoiler (if it is installed) near the front wing.

Remove the bolts and Phillips head self-tapping screws (figure 460).



Being covered with anti-corrosion protective mastic, the wing is held very firmly. Therefore, to soften the mastic, it is recommended to use an industrial hair dryer (with a temperature of at least 600°C). If such a hair dryer is not available, it is recommended to cut the layers of mastic with a sharp knife.

Separate the wing from the body using a screwdriver.

Warning! If you have a hair dryer, heat the front wing in the area of the front pillar. To do this, open the door and heat the pillar through the gap. To protect the surrounding elements, put a flat nozzle on the hair dryer. At the same time, the assistant should separate the wing.

Installation

Clean all contact surfaces of the front fender.

Attention! Before installing the front wing, it is necessary to coat the threaded fastening points in the area of the wheel well and the front pillar with zinc coating AKL 381 035 10.

Apply a new bead of sealant under the upper wing flange.

After this, punch holes in the sealant above the threaded holes.

Align the front fender and install the bolts and self-tapping screws.

Carefully treat all joints of the front wing with the body with anti-corrosion mastic.

Insert the rubber bumper into the engine compartment hood.

Install the mudguard into the wheel well. Install the bumper.

Secure the front spoiler (if it exists). Put the wheel on and lower the car.

Tighten the wheel bolts to a torque of 110 Nm.