Removing a Mk2 Wing? Aaaarrrgghhhh

[jbo]

Hi All,

Ummm prob a stupid question i know......how do i get my damn wings off?

I have removed all the bolts under the bonnet. Where are the rest? I'm trying to do this in the dark at the mo so any guidance would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,
Jason

[mark1gls]

There is some down the a piller, behind the plastic wheel arch linner and I think there is one at the front behind the bumper, thats where they are on my Mk1 guess they are the same on a mk2

[mark1gls]

Also if its the first time they have been taken off they might be stuck on aswell!

[Slugga]

You will probably need a hot air gun and an old screwdriver to get the underseal off the inside of the wing to undo the 3 bolts there.

[81GTi]

a good solid sharp knife helps. patience is the key.

[GTXTRA]

a good solid sharp knife helps. patience is the key.

indeed.

[jbo]

thanks for the advice guys.

so where exactly are these bolts?

[markh]

Take the plastic inner arch liner out, stick your head in and look at the pillar where the door hinges mount, you should just about see three 10mm spanner size bolt heads, possibly covered by a thick layer of sealer. There is also another at the bottom rear edge of the wing, and two at the front that fasten it to the front panel. As someone has already mentioned, the wing will be stuck on as well as bolted, so if you intend to refit the wing you are taking off, be very gentle and dont be tempted to pull at the wing to release it from the adhesive, or you may pull the wing out of shape.

[jbo]

Awesome! Thats what i needed. Looks like another saturday in the rain pulling apart my car?!

Thanks guys!

[81GTi]

something like..

[jbo]

from which angle is this looking from?

[81GTi]

sorry bud,if you rotate the pic 90 degrees anti clockwise and you can just see the lip of the wing on the Right hand side,you are loooking backwards inside the front arch....

hope that makes sense.

[jbo]

Thanks everyone! Huge help! Ill have a go later this morning.

Jason

[Junglist]

I'm going to tackle my wing now ready for Cosford. Any pointers or pitfalls to avoid? Hope it's not a massive job. I know it's only bolted on but there's loads of sealant under there too nwhich I understand will be rock hard.

[Nate]

some hot to soften the seamsealer. either a hot air gun or a careful wave with a blowtorch. hairdryer probably won't be hot enough to make any real difference