SAAB WIS ONLINE

Front wing

Front wing

Removing



1. Remove the bonnet seal from the front wing.

2. Remove the wiper arms. Use puller 85 80 144.

3. Remove the rubber seals and unscrew the cover over the bulkhead partition space. Remove the cover by raising the front and pulling it forwards to release the clips from the edge of the windscreen and then lifting it backwards.


4. Remove the side direction indicator and unplug the connector.


5. Remove the direction indicator and unplug the connector.

6. Remove the grille.

7. Remove the headlamps.

8. Remove the wing liner.

9. Remove the bumper. See “Exterior, Adjustment and replacement, Front Bumper”.

10. Unscrew the top of the wing.

11. Slightly loosen the screws on the A pillar so that the wing can be pushed forwards.


12. Unscrew the nut holding the scuff plate to the front wing.


13. Pull out the scuff plate and slide the front wing forwards. Lift away the front wing.

Note

Left-hand front wing:

Transfer the chassis number plate to the new wing after painting.

Right-hand front wing:

Affix new decals after painting.



Fitting



1. Push the wing lugs into position behind the screws in the A pillar while pulling out the scuff plate.

2. Loosely screw on the front wing (7 screws).

3. Tighten the nut on the scuff plate.


4. Tighten the screws on the front wing.


5. Place the sound-proofing behind the front wing against the A pillar.

6. Insert the side direction indicator cable into the wing and connect it. Fit the lamp in the front wing.


7. Fit the wing liner.

8. Fit the bumper. See group 8, Exterior, Adjustment and replacement “Front Bumper”.

9. Fit the headlamp.

10. Fit the direction indicator.

11. Place the cover over the bulkhead partition space by pressing on the clips under the windscreen and inserting it inside the windscreen moulding on the A pillar. Screw on the cover.


12. Fit the rubber seals for the wiper arms.

13. Fit the wiper arms and rear bonnet seal.