Removal of Intercooler Plastic Shielding/Shroud

[phinsfan99]

I've got a 2002 1.8T and need to gain access to the passenger fog light, and front grill area. However, the intercooler plastic shielding/shroud is in my way, and I can't figure out how to remove it?
Anyone know?
Rudy

[72SuperBeetle]

Check this out, it's a how to on removing the grill. Front Grill Removal - (How-To) - Discussion Thread

It's really simple.

Hope that helps,
-Tim

[phinsfan99]

Thanks, but this approach won't work for me, as I have the Caractere front valance which is glued on. SO I HAVE to gain access from the back. I'm close, just the passeneger fog that I can't get at because of the intercooler housing/shield/shroud. SO I need to get that off.
Rudy

[zeusenergy]

Originally Posted by phinsfan99

Thanks, but this approach won't work for me, as I have the Caractere front valance which is glued on. SO I HAVE to gain access from the back. I'm close, just the passeneger fog that I can't get at because of the intercooler housing/shield/shroud. SO I need to get that off.
Rudy

Pull the wheelwell plastic and pull the intercooler then.

[phinsfan99]

Is pulling the intercooler easy to do? Any tips or suggestions?
Rudy