Side skirt removal instructions?

[ewoo]

Anyone have the instructions/illustrations/photos to removing the side skirts, front air dam and rear valence? I'm thinking about getting it painted.

Thanks!

[joakim]

Hi there. I going to install the Votex kit in a week and will take photos during the process.

[loccusst]

side skirts are on with some sort of glue/epoxy.

[918hare]

Anyone have the instructions/illustrations/photos to removing the side skirts, front air dam and rear valence? I'm thinking about getting it painted.

Thanks!


If you still need these instructions....hit me up. I have pics of taking the rear off but I can walk you through the rest if needed.

[VDubbers]

Could u post those pics up here??

[918hare]

Could u post those pics up here??


Here is pics of some of the rear, please keep in mind that I suck with pictures and I did not decide to take the pics until I was done so it is not exactly a perfect step by step

First I had to jack the car up one side at a time to get to the screws inside of the rear fender wells. You probably do not need to do this if you are not too low or have put on biger wheels and tires.

Tools used:

Torx 15 screw driver
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car012.jpg

Torx 15 bit and wrench to get into fender wells so I did not need to remove the wheels
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car015.jpg

Remove the license plate
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car009.jpg

next remove the 2 torx 15 screws from inside to the fender wells. I had to di this one side at a time, with the car jacked up and using the modified (half ass) tool.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car014.jpg

with all four side screws removed, climb underneath the car, you will see approx. 4 more torx head screws, starting at the corner remove these screws

corner
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car010.jpg

middle
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car011.jpg

once all of the screws are out slowly remove one side, just to where the bumper curves around
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car016.jpg

then the other side
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car017.jpg

slowly work both sides off and all done
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/vwvr62nv/car018.jpg

took me probably 15-20 minutes max

Hope this helps those of you who need it, sorry I dont have pics for those who need the front or sides.

[ewoo]

Excellent!

You should PM the moderator so that he can include it on the DIY list.

[MKV6SPD]

Ok now how do we push the apron back on?It flexes to much and wont hook in the middle.I hate rockin only the top half of my bumper $^(.Someone help please i cant get it on right

[MKV6SPD]

here is my problem with hand prints and sweat all over.

[918hare]

Hey, sorry to hear about your car. I had the same issue when I was test fitting the Rieger rear that I got. The are behind the license plate flexes and will not snap in.

The only fix I can offer you is to remove the top portion of the bumper also, it is not actually that hard. Just remove the taillights, there are a few screws at the top of the bumper to remove and a few more in the fender liner area.

Once all of the screws are out the bumper pulls off, you then need to unhook the license plate lights to remove it all of the way.

Once it is off top and bottom you should be able to get it back together no prob.

This is more work but the only way I know how to get it back on.

Hope that helps

[loccusst]

It is a common issue. It is easier to take the whole bumper off.

[DJECTED]

OR!?...you could just start with the midle and work ur way to the sides..thats what i do...works fine for me....ones u snap it on the sides its imposible...try midle!!!..hope its work 4u!

[stangg172006]

dont you have to grind the paint of the car?

http://www.namotorsports.net/docs/riegermkvgtirearapron.pdf

page 8

[918hare]

dont you have to grind the paint of the car?

http://www.namotorsports.net/docs/riegermkvgtirearapron.pdf

page 8


That is for the aftermarket part not installing a stock piece

[stangg172006]

That is for the aftermarket part not installing a stock piece

oh :biggrin: i tried :tongue:

[Kowsk]

OR!?...you could just start with the midle and work ur way to the sides..thats what i do...works fine for me....ones u snap it on the sides its imposible...try midle!!!..hope its work 4u!

has anyone else tried this method?

im plan on puting my rear back on tomorrow.

[BodegaBay]

Great write up 91Hare. And great looking garage floor as well!

[Kowsk]

has anyone else tried this method?

im plan on puting my rear back on tomorrow.

ok i tried this method and had no luck, it flexed too much. im removing the bumper this weekend to install mine.

[sile]

mkV GTI side skirt and rear bumper removal and installing Rieger side skirts and rear bumper

Enjoy

http://rapidshare.com/files/376206694/riegermkvgtirearapron.pdf

[shortwave360]

A little heat on the sides will work well after removing the hardware