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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEFENDERFRONT FENDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Front Fender: Service and Repair
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Service and Repair
Front Fender, Removing And Installing
Removing
- Remove radiator grille, bumper and wheel housing liner.
- Remove antenna from fender (if installed).
- Remove hex-bolts - 1 -.
- Remove hex-bolt - 2 -.
- Heat fender in area of A-pillar using a hot air blower and remove (if necessary, cut through PVC material using a utility knife, this requires help from a second technician required).
NOTE: PVC must only be heated lightly and briefly. PVC must not change in color or blister.
Installing
- Installation is reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When bolting fender in place, install zink packing AKL 381 035 50 or equivalent to each bolt contact area of wheel housing/A-pillar.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.