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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIRFENDER OVERVIEW
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Fender Overview
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Fender Overview
Fender Overview
1 - Fender Brace
2 - TORX(R) Bolt
• 10 Nm
3 - TORX(R) Bolt
• 10 Nm
4 - Fender
• Before removing, disengage bumper cover and wheel housing liner. Refer to => [ Front Bumper ] Front Bumper.
• Remove fender cover, refer to => [ Removing Fender Cover ].
• To remove, remove bolts - 3 - on fender flange.
• With door opened, remove bolt - 5 -.
• Loosen bolt - 6 - with fitted shim.
• Remove sheet metal screws - 10 - of fender brace and sheet metal screws - 8 - under end plate and remove fender to the side.
5 - Combination Bolt
• 7.5 Nm
6 - Combination Bolt with Fitted Shim
• 4.5 Nm
• When removing fender, only loosen bolt and pull out fender to the side (oblong hole in tab).
7 - Combination Screw
• 5 Nm
8 - Combination Screw
• 5 Nm
• Accessible under end plate.
9 - Spring Nut
• Quantity: 2.
10 - Combination Screw
• 10 Nm.
11 - Fender Cover
• Removing => [ Removing Fender Cover ].
End Plate, Removing and Installing
- Wheel housing liner removed. Refer to => [ Front Wheel Housing Liner ] Front Wheel Housing Liner.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and remove end plate - 3 - from wheel housing.
- Washer - 2 -
- Clip - 4 - inserted in chassis.
- Fender - 5 -.
Removing Fender Cover
- Remove bolts for wheel housing liner in area of cover.
- Push wheel housing liner aside and remove bolts - 2 -.
- Press lugs - arrows - together and pull off cover - 3 - outward from fender.
- Clip - 1 - inserted in chassis.
- Wheel housing liner - 4 -
Seal for Wheel Housing Liner
- Self-adhesive, pull off protective paper and press on seal - 1 - as shown from inside onto fender - 2 -.
- If necessary, the seal can be broken out at the perforation to feed through various wires.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.