Front Fender, Assembly Overview

2003 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L4-1.8L Turbo (AWP)SECTION Front Fender, Assembly Overview


Front fender, assembly overview

Note: The fenders are a part of the front part and must be removed together, refer to Front end, assembly overview. [1][2]Procedures Tightening sequence of the bolts/screws -2- , -4- , -7- must be observed to ensure conciseness of joints/shut lines etc.






1. Wing
Removing:
Removing front part, refer to Front end, assembly overview. [1][2]Procedures
Installing:

2. Bolt
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2.
Note tightening sequence

3. Clip

4. Bolt
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
Qty. 3
6 Nm
Note tightening sequence

5. Backing

6. Backing
With welded captive nuts

7. Bolt
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
Qty. 2
6 Nm
Note tightening sequence

8. Front bumper cover

9. Backing
With holes

10. Backing
With welded captive nuts

11. Anti-abrasive film
Check condition, replace if necessary

12. Pop rivet
Qty 19

13. Bracket (Convertible)
Bolted to outside of side member

14. Bracket
Bolted to outside of side member

15. Bolt
Qty. 2
6 Nm

16. Sealing part
Riveted into fender
RENDER: 1.0x

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