NOTE: To protect the engine casing, as well as all units and assemblies located in the engine compartment, from damage by stones flying out from under the wheels, a plastic or steel shield can be installed on the vehicle upon request. However, it should be taken into account that this shield is not able to protect the engine casing from strong impacts with large road obstacles (large stones, stumps, curbs, etc.), since in this case it itself may be damaged and will not be able to protect the engine casing from damage.
The mudguard and engine sump guard are removed if they are damaged or to provide access to the units and assemblies from underneath the vehicle during repairs and maintenance. This section describes the removal and installation of only the engine mudguard, since the additional engine sump guard is secured individually in each case (depending on its design).
You will need a TORX T30 key.
The engine mudguard is placed with its front edge behind the lower flange of the front bumper and is attached to the lower cross member of the radiator frame with seven self-tapping screws. The photo shows four screws on the left side. The remaining three screws securing the right side of the mudguard are located symmetrically.
1. Remove the seven screws securing the engine splash guard to the lower cross member of the radiator frame…
2. …and remove the mudguard.
3. Install the engine splash guard in the reverse order of removal.