autosleek

hey guys! I will be needing to install fender spacers but I'm having a hard time removing the panel on the fender. dont want to break some clips...is it sliding or pulling of the panel. anybody knows how to do it with out breaking some clips. thanks!

CDP

You basically just have to pull the panel towards yourself and the clips will come off. Just pull at it gently one section at the time.

Bigpete123

PM me your email address and I'll send you a PDF file that tells you how to do it.

bjay51d

Hey chris can you buy the clips separately?I have a molding thats loose.

CDP

Yeah, they are like a buck at your local dealership.

bjay51d

Thanks...I wouldve been fixed it, but a body shop guy said I had to buy the whole cladding.

CDP

lol. Body shop guy got caught with trying to rip you off!

The cladding is expensive.

bjay51d

I dont no why he said that it not like he was pushing it on me....he said dont bother

autosleek

thanks a lot guys! hey chris how do you like the new headlights with your wipers and the new wheels.

Eliot

CDP

dude it looks awesome! do you have anymore pictures????

Eliot

Heres a better pic from the 8jx17 AMG Wheel install guide.

autosleek

I'll get more pictures. the sad thing is I need to place the orange corner light back for one of the clear ones that I had fell on the freeway...
I tried looking in ebay but I think the people selling it are out of stock right now.

so I have to place the original corner lights back for now.
by the way how thick are those original amg spacers?

Eliot

about 1/2 inch (just measured it)

I've done the same with a clear corner... was doing about 85 mph outside of Richmond heading south and this thing just lept up past the passenger window. Four hours later when I'm filling up I take look and my turn signal is just gone.

The trick is pushing the corner in firmly and checking that its properly latched. It has a plastic arm that will lock into place. You can manipulate it with your other hand as you hold the fixture. They will stay as long as they're locked.

crr1612

this might be a stupid question, so sorry in advance. but wont the fender spacers put a pretty big gap between the hood and fender? maybe i dont complete understand what these do...

Bigpete123

the title "fender spacers" is actually misleading. All they affect are the lower body cladding panels - ie where the two tone paint is. For whatever reason, wider tires tend to rub right on the front edge of those body panels where the fender arch is.

So the sheet metal fenders are not touched. This confused me when I first started hearing about them as well. Somebody posted a pic of how this looks after you install them. It actually makes the body cladding look a bit off, but it's not that noticeable.

crr1612

thanks for the explanation....unfortunately im worried more about rubbing at the top of the arch.

mgw_300e

which one did you lose? i have a pass side clear

Eliot

I have an HWA for the washer but its probably been converted to a B6 accessory # and would no longer be valid. Perhaps Chris can help.

H WA124 323 01 44

CDP

Off the top of my head the part number is...

B6-6-02-0074 I believe or it could be B6-6-02-00072...???

I will confirm this on Monday when I get into work.

Also, there are only four left in inventory (I ordered a set recently) and they are back ordered from Germany.

Eliot

I assume they come in a set of four?

and thanks Chris, appreciate your help