How do you remove the iX fender flares?

[Joey Link]

Tomorrow Jenny and I are detailing the iX and I'd like to remove the fender flares in order to do a more thorough job. How difficult are they to replace and re-install without breaking any of the hardware? What's the procedure? Any tips for removal and re-installation?

[E30Driv3R]

I took a look at our on our parts car, and it looks like there are 2 phillips screws in the front and back and just little clips that you can pull off in the middle. On the front and rear fares, i am guessing there are like 2-3 screws that you just take off. ill try and take a look today.

[Joey Link]

Thanks man, hopefully it'll be pretty obvious. We're going to tackle it in about an hour.

[Joey Link]

Ok, I got the screws loose. I'm not sure of the best way to loosen the fastners and such. Any recommendations?

[Van Westervelt]

BFH? no?! :)

[nando]

they are held on with an assortment of clips, screws, and really sticky double sided tape. they don't come off very easily..

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

in other words, imo it's not worth the hassle and trouble of taking off.

[KenC]

in other words, imo it's not worth the hassle and trouble of taking off.

if you saw them, you'd defintiely want to take them off to cut/buff the shit out of them

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

that bad huh

[nando]

I don't know.. getting them back on right isn't easy either. why can't you polish them on the car?

honestly I wouldn't remove them unless you absolutely have to.