MK3 GTI wheel arch trim removal and re-fit

[thebassman]

Hi guys

I have some dreaded rust appearing on the front drivers side. I need to remove the plastic wheel arch trim to get access. I can see a few rivets, i guess these are metal rivets so need drilling out/

Anyone know what size they are and any other trim clips etc. that i might need to buy for when i put it all together.

If anyone has an exploded diagram of a 1995 8V, that would be cool.

cheers

[Len]

You have to drill out the rivets under the arch.
I would suggest self tappers to refix.

[Golf_GT_TDI]

N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each

[Wayne]

You have to drill out the rivets under the arch.
I would suggest self tappers to refix.

+1 worked all ok for me.

[thebassman]

N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each

Is that a Vw part number?

[Wayne]

N 90634901 - pop-rivet A4X14

few pence each

Is that a Vw part number?

Yep  only difference is they are black standard rivets will do the same job.

[Golf_GT_TDI]

found some on ebay too: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-0-x-14mm-Black-Alum-Steel-Shaft-Pop-Rivets-50pk-/260515081038

more than enough to do the job

[thebassman]

Thanks for all your replies guys.