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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERFRONT FENDER LINERSERVICE AND REPAIR
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Front Fender Liner: Service and Repair
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Service and Repair
Front Wheelhousing Liner, Removing And Installing
1 - Wheelhousing liner, front piece
Removing:
- To remove, first remove wheelhousing liner front piece completely.
- Remove cap nuts - 3 -, push through pin of expanding rivet - 4 -, remove expanding rivet and remove front piece.
2 - Wheelhousing liner, rear piece
Removing:
- Remove front piece before removing rear piece.
- Remove cap nuts - 3 -, screws - 5 - and bolt - 8 -, and remove rear piece.
3 - Cap nut
- 1 Nm (9 in.lb.)
4 - Expanding rivet
- Push pin through and pull out expanding rivet.
5 - Screw and washer
6 - Expanding nut
7 - Washer
8 - Bolt
9 - Carrier
- For front wheelhousing liner
- To remove, remove screw with washer - 10 -.
10 - Screw with washer
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.