Rear wing clamp

[brian-nz]

Hi

Can anyone give me an idea or diagram as to how the rear wing clamp is positioned / how does it work. My original one has either rotted away or PO has not replaced it after doing work on the guard.

Thanks

Brian

[Rodbr]

Hi Brian,

I presume you mean the short strip with captive nut at one end and a short 90 degree leg at the other. In principle the bolt goes through inner wing from boot side into the clamp facing rearwards and the 90 degree dogleg facing towards to inside of the car. The 90 degree end needs to be as high as possible to catch the wing round the top end of the flange above the light aperture. Put the bolt it first with 3-4 threads and then introduce the beading strip. (suggest you wrap all bead strips with tape to avoid scratching the paint.

Align the strip and start to nip up the screws as you position the beading.

Depending on how flexible your arms are you may need an assistant.

 

It works as a cantiver and does pull the top of the wing close. be careful to position the beading to allow the fitting of light unit.

 

rgds

Rod

 

If yours is second hand make sure that the strip is straight and not bent from original fitting so it ges the maximum clamping effect.

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[brian-nz]

Thanks Rod. Looks so simple now you have explained the procedure. Probably get some help fitting when the time comes. Thanks again.

Brian

[Rodbr]

Hi Brian,

No Probs, May look simple but damned frustrating the first time you try on you own. Suggest you do a trial with the wing off the car to check where it will end up.

Also suggest that you work from this end towards front of the car as you tighten the screws/bolts making sure the washer size adequately catches the elongated holes.

Rod