How do you get the wing off?

finallysnapped

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Removed headlight, indicator, side repeater. Unscrewed 7 screws in bonnet drain, undid 4 bolts behind the door. The wing is loose from the front end but still solid toward the drivers door side. Do I need to remove plastic window trim as well, if so how?

 

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Richard Martin

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Is it just glued on with sealant still?

 

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bananahead

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• Nov 26, 2010

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you sure you havent missed a bolt? From memory the wing tucks away somehow underneath somewhere (vague i know)... As long as the fixings are all out just pull harder.

 

finallysnapped

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Richard Martin said:

Is it just glued on with sealant still?

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Think it might be, the manual says

Break the sealed joints at the valance 'A' post; then complete the removal of the wing

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Do you just pull it off? I really don't want to mess this up.

 

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finallysnapped

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• Nov 26, 2010

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bananahead said:

you sure you havent missed a bolt? From memory the wing tucks away somehow underneath somewhere (vague i know)... As long as the fixings are all out just pull harder.

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The bumper end cap is supposed to be bolted on under the wing but since that bit has corroded it is no longer attached there. There's a wee bolt round the front that holds the headlight trim as well.

 

Dewin

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• Nov 26, 2010

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If all the bolt's have been removed you'll need to break the seal at the rear of the wing.

 

nrgserv

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• Nov 26, 2010

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2 bolts at sill level, an a silly bracket there too.
just cos nobdies mentioned em.
and the tops a bit fiddly where it goes under plastic channel under windscreen, might need slackening off.
dont forget the repeater lamp wiring too.

 

finallysnapped

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• Nov 26, 2010

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Right so when all the bolts and screws are out I just pull it off then to break the seal?

 

nrgserv

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• Nov 26, 2010

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kind of peel. you should be able to see the joint seperating as you pull it. work your way along the edge to avoid damage.
think of removin one o them orrible sticky plasters from a delicate area of skin...

 

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• Nov 27, 2010

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Think I'll just need to get the screws and bolts back in tomorrow since it decided to finally give us a blizzard in the last hour. I don't think working in the snow will do much for my patience. Glad I covered the front end with a big nylon sheet earlier.