Car models up to 9/93
- 1 - bolt, 12 Nm
- 2 - lock
- 3 - clamp
- 4 - screw, 5 Nm
- 5 - lock beam with front lining
- 6 - wing edge protective detail
Car models since 10/93
- 1 - bolt, 12 Nm
Self-locking. When reusing, clean the threads and treat with anti-loosening agent VW D 185 400 A2 before installation.
- 2 - lock
- 3 - clamp
- 4 - screw, 5 Nm
- 5 - castle beam
Removal
Remove the front grille/facia, see above.
From 10/93: remove front bumper, see above.
Mark the mounting bolts and unscrew the lock "1".
Unfasten the hood lock drive rod from the plastic clips and set the lock aside.
Disconnect the plug connector of the main and fog lights, as well as the turn signal lights.
Loosen the fastening clamp, remove the expansion tank "2" of the power steering mechanism and put it aside with the hoses attached.
If available, loosen the air conditioning system refrigerant line bracket at the lock beam.
Remove screws "3".
Before 9/93: Remove the ventilation grille at the bottom.
From 10/93: remove bolts "1".
Up to 9/93: Remove the mounting bolts (arrows) from the bottom of the vehicle.
Vehicles with turbocharged diesel engines up to 9/93: Open plug "1" of the charge air cooler air duct and remove the outer bolt through the mounting hole (arrow).
Raise the lock beam slightly in front and carefully pull it out.
Caution: Do not damage the protective coating on the front edge of the wings.
Installation
Check the strength of the wing edge protective part fastening.
Carefully insert the lock beam and screw it on.
Install a ventilation grill at the bottom.
Attach and securely fasten the power steering expansion tank with a clamp.
Connect the multi-pin plug connector of the headlights, fog lights and turn signal lights.
Screw the hood lock. At the same time, route the hood drive rod in the same place and secure it.
From 10/93: Install front bumper and grille.
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