SAAB WIS ONLINE

Front wing

Front wing

Removing



1. Remove the rear bonnet seal from the front wing.

2. Remove the wiper arms. Use 85 80 144 Puller, windscreen wiper arm .

3. Remove the rubber seals and the bolts holding the cover of the bulkhead partition space. Remove the cover by lifting the front edge and then pulling forward so that the clips release from the edge of the windscreen. The lift it rearwards and remove it.


4. Remove the side direction indicators and detach the connectors.


5. Remove the direction indicator lamp and detach the connectors.

6. Remove the grille.

7. Remove the headlamps.

8. Remove the wing liner.

9. Remove the bumper. See 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 data 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. Insert the front wing bolts.

3. Fit the nut in the scuff plate.


4. Tighten the retaining screws in the front wing.


5. Fit the sound insulation behind the front wing at 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 Front bumper

9. Fit the headlamp.

10. Fit the grille and 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.


14. Check the park position of the windscreen wipers.