GUIDE : Changing wheel arch lining

JSeaman

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May 26, 2009
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Derbyshire, UK
I figure this one isn't going to have much use but seeing as I was doing the job I've done a write up


Step 1 - Jack the car up and remove the wheel

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Step 2 - Remove the 5 bolts which go around the wheel arch

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Step 3 - Then do the 2 bolts on the lining towards the rear of the car

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Step 4 - You should have another couple of bolts towards the front of the car (Note you can see the tear in my lining in this pic)

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Step 5 - The final bolt (or screw in my case) is located here

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Step 6 - Using the ridge at the centre of the lining, ease the plastic towards the car so the lip is free from the arch and then work it off the car

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Step 7 - I found it easiest to work the front free first then work backwards, be careful because you can easily break the plastic here

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Step 8 - Ensure the connectors behind the arch lining are in place, the white connector shown in this picture was not seated at all on my car

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Step 9 - Work the new lining in and bolt it back in place. You should have bolts at the front of the lining (see picture) which hold it in place properly. These weren't used on my old arch and that's why it had become so badly damaged

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