Hinges, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When working on the hinge, observe the information and procedure steps for the pedestrian protection -3-. Refer to OVERVIEW - PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION .
-- Remove the hood -5-. Refer to HOOD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the gas-filled strut -4-. Refer to GAS-FILLED STRUT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the fender cover. Refer to Cover, Removing .
-- If equipped, loosen the washer fluid reservoir on the right side. Refer to WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -2-.
-- Remove the hinge -1- downward to the wheel housing.