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 bumper. See Front bumper

6. Remove the wing liner.

7. Remove the front wing's upper retaining screws.

8. Remove the bolts from the radiator crossmember mounting (behind the direction indicator lamp).


9. Remove the bolt from the front wing mounting.

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


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


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

Note

Left-hand front wing: Fit the VIN plate to the new wing after painting. Transfer over any modification identity plate.



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. Tighten the nut on the scuff plate.


4. Tighten the front wing bolts.


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 bolts in the radiator crossmember mounting (behind the direction indicator lamp).


8. Fit the bolt on the front wing mounting.

9. Fit the wing liner.


10. Fit the bumper. See Front bumper

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.