Removing The Front Wheel Cover (Sport Design)

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Wheel arch trims (Sport Design) cannot be removed without irreparable damage and therefore must always be replaced.

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Wheel arch trim front (Sport Design) is in two parts. The two sections can be replaced independently of each other.

1. Unscrew screws -1-  .

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   Screws

2. Release wheel cover at the front (Sport Design).
   1. 2.1 Release locking lug -arrow A-  and pull front wheel cover (Sport Design) outwards slightly -arrow B-  .

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      Locking lug

   2. 2.2 Release front wheel cover (Sport Design) at the retaining clips using a plastic wedge and pull it out -arrow A-  .

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      Retaining clips

3. Heat strips of adhesive tape in the marked area using a > V.A.G 1416 - hot-air blower  and carefully loosen front wheel cover (Sport Design) from below using a plastic wedge.

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   Adhesive tape

4. Remove front wheel cover (Sport Design) upwards.

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   Wheel cover front (Sport Design)