Comment. The work is shown on the example of the left wing liner.
To perform the work you will need a jack, a stand.
Removing
1. We prepare the car for work (see "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").
2. Remove the front left wheel (see "Wheel - replacement"), for insurance under the car we install a reliable stand.
3. We process the threaded connections of the fastening of the fender liner and the mudguard of the front wing with a penetrating lubricant.
4. Deep socket socket wrench by 10 mm loosen two nuts (1 and 2) fastening the mudguard to the arch. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws (3 and 4) attaching the mudguard to the front fender and sill, respectively (self-tapping screw in the photo (4) not visible).
5. Deep socket socket wrench by 10 mm Loosen the top nut of the fender liner.
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew:
A) self-tapping screw of the lower connection of the front bumper with the fender liner;
b) self-tapping screw of the upper connection of the front bumper with the fender liner;
V) self-tapping screw for fastening the mudguard of the engine compartment to the fender liner.
7. Deep socket socket wrench by 10 mm unscrew the nut of the front fender liner.
8. We remove the outer edge of the fender liner from the groove of the wing arch and remove the fender liner.
Comment. The fender liner fastening screws are wrapped in spring clips. Don't lose them when removing the fender liner.
Installation
Advice. Before installing the fender liner, clean and dry the closed cavities, restore the damaged anti-corrosion coating of the body.
Install the front fender liner in reverse order.