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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003EUROVAN V6-2.8L (AXK)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2003 Volkswagen Eurovan V6-2.8L (AXK)SECTION Service and Repair
Fender, Front Assembly Overview From 01.96
1 - Fender
- Removing
- Remove front bumper.
- Remove turn signal.
- Remove hex bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Heat fender in area of wheel arch with a hot air blower and pull off (if necessary cut through PVC material with utility knife; second technician necessary).
NOTE:
- PVC must only be heated lightly and briefly.
- PVC must not change in color or blister.
2 - Hex-screw
- With small washer
3 - Hex-screw
- With large washer
4 - Rib plate
- Installed to enable the gaps between fender, front lid and front door to be adjusted via the oversized holes.
Installing
Before bolting on fender, each point of bolting in area of wheel housing - A - pillar must be given a zinc packing AKL 381 035 50.
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.