Installing Mud Flaps

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Fig 1: Identifying Mud Flap

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Drill out assembly holes.
Only for a new rear apron.
1. 1.1. Adjust the mud flap to suit the rear apron.
2. 1.2. Drill holes measuring → Diameter: 8 mm into the markings on the bumper from inside.
  
  Fig 2: Drilling Holes In Bumper
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3. 1.3. De-burr holes from the outside.
Clean the bonding area.
Information

As a replacement for Isopropanol cleaning agents 000 043 157 00 can be used.
1. 2.1. Wipe off the fitting area -A- with a cloth soaked in isopropanol.
  
  Fig 3: Cleaning Bonding Area
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Fit mud flap.
1. 3.1. Fit the mud flap -2- .
2. 3.2. Screw in fastening screws -1- .
  
  Fig 4: Installing Mud Flap And Fastening Screws
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Information
- The object and room temperature must be at least 18° C for bonding the components.
- The components must be bonded for at least 24 hours before washing the vehicle.
Fit wheel cover (junction piece) to the wing.
1. 4.1. Pull protective paper -B- off the adhesive tape.
  
  Fig 5: Pulling Off Protective Paper
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2. 4.2. Align the wheel cover -3- with the mud flap -2- and place it on the bumper.
  
  Fig 6: Installing Junction Piece
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3. 4.3. Press evenly and firmly on the wheel cover in the bonding area with the ball of your hand.