Front wing (VW Passat B5)

Front wing fastening elements

• 1 - front wing,
• 2 - screws 9 pcs.,
• 3 - nuts,
• 4 - Torx screws T25, 25 Nm,
• 5 - nuts 4 pcs.,
• 6 - bracket

Front fender mudguard

• 1 - plastic mudguard nut,
• 2 - location of the plastic nut on the mudguard,
• 3 - wing splash guard

Removal

1. Remove the front bumper.

2. Remove the side turn signal repeaters.

3. Unscrew the screws and remove the front wheel well trim.

4. Unscrew the screws and remove the mudguard from under the wing (see fig. Front fender mudguard). Replace the plastic nuts in the mudguard if necessary.

5. Remove the screws securing the front fender.

Warning: To prevent damage to the paintwork, wrap masking tape around the fender mounting screws.

6. The wing is installed on a layer of protective mastic, so to separate the wing from the body, soften the protective mastic with a hair dryer. Put a flat nozzle on the hair dryer and, gradually warming up the mastic, remove the wing. If you do not have a hair dryer, remove the protective mastic with a sharp knife.

Consistently, starting from the rack, heat the places where the wing is installed on the mastic and, being careful, remove the wing from the car.

Warning: The film used to protect the underbody of the car is based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and can only be heated for a short time and not very strongly. When heated, the film changes its properties and bubbles. This releases harmful vapors and forms hydrochloric acid, which promotes corrosion.

Installation

1. Before installing the wing in place, clean the mating surface and apply zinc paste to the wing attachment points on the wheel arch and the front pillar (VW AKL-381 035 50). This paste is used as an anti-corrosion protection.

2. In other places where the wing meets the body, apply wing sealing tape.

3. Install the front fender on the vehicle, align the bolt holes and tighten the bolts to 5 Nm. When installing the fender, check that the gaps between the fender and the hood, as well as between the fender and the front door, are uniform along the entire length.

Clearances when installing the wing:

• Wing - hood - 3 mm.
• Wing - headlight and turn signal - 1 mm.
• Wing - front door - 4 mm.

4. Tighten the wing mounting bolts to a torque of 5 Nm.


5. Apply a layer of anti-corrosion protection to the inner surface of the wing.

6. Install side turn signal repeaters.

7. Install and screw in the mudguard.

8. Install and screw in the wheel well trim.

9. Install the front bumper.