Nearside Front Wing Removal

backseateducation · 24th March 2012, 23:03

Just wondered if the front wings were bolt-on, and anything I should be aware of when removing one? Mine has a dent at the front corner, with any luck it will push out but if not hopefully I'll be able to find a good used one.

rover54 · 25th March 2012, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by backseateducation

Just wondered if the front wings were bolt-on, and anything I should be aware of when removing one? Mine has a dent at the front corner, with any luck it will push out but if not hopefully I'll be able to find a good used one.

Yes bolt on

backseateducation · 25th March 2012, 13:47

Thank you!

stocktake · 25th March 2012, 14:34

Pretty simple, remove mudflap if fitted or equivilent corner fixing to be able to move the arch liner out of the way at the bottom, two bolts in there one that holds the wing to the sill and one that holds the bottom of the wing to the bottom of the A post, ( need a socket on a long extn for that one) all 10mm IRIC

then open door for a further bolt on the A post at the top of the wing.
Remove all the bolts along the top of the wing and slacken the one that holds the slam panel in place.
I further 10mm bolt is in the wheel arch itself just where the front bumper joins the wing.

Finally you will need to loosen the front bumper to be able to access the final bolt that holds the wing in place behind the bumper. Remove the 9 phillips screws / 10mm bolts (dependant on age of car) along the top of the bumper and then where the wing meets the bumper just in front of the wheel pull the bumper out and forward. this releases the bumper from the wing and you will be able to get a socket into the last securing bolt for the wing. The wing has to be lifted up around 20mm to clear the lip on the top. don't forget to disc the indicator lead.

HTH

backseateducation · 25th March 2012, 15:26

Brilliant, thank you very much.

I'm hoping it won't be necessary but knowing my luck it will!

chrissyboy · 25th March 2012, 16:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

Pretty simple, remove mudflap if fitted or equivilent corner fixing to be able to move the arch liner out of the way at the bottom, two bolts in there one that holds the wing to the sill and one that holds the bottom of the wing to the bottom of the A post, ( need a socket on a long extn for that one) all 10mm IRIC

then open door for a further bolt on the A post at the top of the wing.
Remove all the bolts along the top of the wing and slacken the one that holds the slam panel in place.
I further 10mm bolt is in the wheel arch itself just where the front bumper joins the wing.

Finally you will need to loosen the front bumper to be able to access the final bolt that holds the wing in place behind the bumper. Remove the 9 phillips screws / 10mm bolts (dependant on age of car) along the top of the bumper and then where the wing meets the bumper just in front of the wheel pull the bumper out and forward. this releases the bumper from the wing and you will be able to get a socket into the last securing bolt for the wing. The wing has to be lifted up around 20mm to clear the lip on the top. don't forget to disc the indicator lead.

HTH

nice and clear info there dave nice one ... makes me wanna go get the 75 down the road with the dented in n/s wing now .already know where to get the wing in same colour for £25

but as yet im not sure if my next one should be the v6 one or a diesel sshhhhh

.looks like it just needs a wing but dont know if any other damage has been done so its on hold just now .

bikerdude666 · 22nd January 2015, 04:31

Digging up an old thread I know, but has anyone got any photos of where all these bolts are that need removing? And can anyone tell me how long an extension I need to get to the bolts?

Thanks.

Ken Lion · 22nd January 2015, 09:40

This YouTube vid on removing the bumper may help - not about the wing, I know - but relevant for some of the related bumper loosening bits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BUGH4_VMkU

bikerdude666 · 22nd January 2015, 13:55

Thanks, turns out there's a how to on the forum here as well, it just didn't seem to show up on a Google search.

Cheers.

24th March 2012, 23:03	#1
backseateducation Regular poster N/A Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worcester-ish Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nearside Front Wing Removal Just wondered if the front wings were bolt-on, and anything I should be aware of when removing one? Mine has a dent at the front corner, with any luck it will push out but if not hopefully I'll be able to find a good used one. __________________ I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to

25th March 2012, 13:47	#3
backseateducation Regular poster N/A Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worcester-ish Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you! __________________ I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to

25th March 2012, 14:34	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,613 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Pretty simple, remove mudflap if fitted or equivilent corner fixing to be able to move the arch liner out of the way at the bottom, two bolts in there one that holds the wing to the sill and one that holds the bottom of the wing to the bottom of the A post, ( need a socket on a long extn for that one) all 10mm IRIC then open door for a further bolt on the A post at the top of the wing. Remove all the bolts along the top of the wing and slacken the one that holds the slam panel in place. I further 10mm bolt is in the wheel arch itself just where the front bumper joins the wing. Finally you will need to loosen the front bumper to be able to access the final bolt that holds the wing in place behind the bumper. Remove the 9 phillips screws / 10mm bolts (dependant on age of car) along the top of the bumper and then where the wing meets the bumper just in front of the wheel pull the bumper out and forward. this releases the bumper from the wing and you will be able to get a socket into the last securing bolt for the wing. The wing has to be lifted up around 20mm to clear the lip on the top. don't forget to disc the indicator lead. HTH __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

25th March 2012, 15:26	#5
backseateducation Regular poster N/A Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Worcester-ish Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Brilliant, thank you very much. I'm hoping it won't be necessary but knowing my luck it will! __________________ I can't help about the shape I'm in, I can't sing I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to

22nd January 2015, 04:31	#7
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Digging up an old thread I know, but has anyone got any photos of where all these bolts are that need removing? And can anyone tell me how long an extension I need to get to the bolts? Thanks.

22nd January 2015, 09:40	#8
Ken Lion Gets stuck in R75 2.0 CDT Club SE Tourer Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 618 Thanks: 105 Thanked 101 Times in 89 Posts	This YouTube vid on removing the bumper may help - not about the wing, I know - but relevant for some of the related bumper loosening bits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BUGH4_VMkU

22nd January 2015, 13:55	#9
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks, turns out there's a how to on the forum here as well, it just didn't seem to show up on a Google search. Cheers.