Author Topic: Removing front wheel arch linings. (Read 5115 times)

Mk5Dom · « **on:** June 19, 2013, 03:21:25 pm »

Going to be removing the wheel arch liners tonight or tomorrow to clean all the mud, leaves and general crud from under there.
Had a quick look on R32OC and it looks an easy enough job, just removing the screws and then it just pulls out?

Does that sound right? Anyone got any pointers?

Tortaruga · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:29:14 pm »

It's very straightforward, just a few screws and wiggle it out.

scopes · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:35:10 pm »

Yes just remove all the screws you see attached, also when you are in there, check above where the arch lining was you should see a foam pad, either remove it, or remove it and cut one inch of it, as this is what causes the rust issue to your archs.

thanks

Mk5Dom · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2013, 03:42:49 pm »

Many thanks lads, much appreciated.

Simon_2.0t · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2013, 04:28:20 pm »

Yeap easy mate, just grab a little pot to keep all the screws in, about 15-20 in total per side.

I did my drivers side at the weekend as I was fitting my new DV. The crud that came out was a lot, esp as not the nearside (picks more muck up from curb side). Will be doing the other side asap.