Question about splash guards

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POLO
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Question about splash guards

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I finally buy my splash guards,22$ the pair+taxe.The front one are 12499855 that the right,but the rear one are 12498057,it is the right for 2004 two-tone?Something funny to tell,when i bought the splash guards i ask a guy of the dealer the cost of the installation if i want em to install,the guy take the calculator,about 3minutes he make calculation,i don't knows what was the big thing to take so long,after he finish he say 64$ to install only the splash guards,wow i thing i will install myself at this cost.
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Re: Question about splash guards (POLO)

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Not sure about the part number, but the front splash guards are simple to install. The only problem installing the rear splash guards is that you will need to remove the tires. I installed the front ones myself (without removing the tires). I had my gas station install the rear ones when they switched to my snow tires/wheels in the fall. They didn't charge anywhere near $64 to do it.
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Re: Question about splash guards (POLO)

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I would say, if they are going to charge you that much to install them, I would suggest just tackling that project on your own.It's very easy up front... In the rear, you will need access to a jack and preferably an impact wrench to take off the rear wheels. You'll also need to drill out one hole in each of the rear inner fenders. Other than that, even the rears aren't that bad to install. Both front and back splash guards should come with the necessary fasteners...
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the rear one are 12498057,it is the right for 2004 two-tone?
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Post by Atomb »

the rear ones are the same for 2 tone and monotone....except they are 'two tone' coloured for two tone...i guess.as for installing the rear guards. i got away with the installation without removing my wheel. the top screw you can drill in without removing the wheel. the bottom screw is the problem. the bottom bolt doesn't require wheel removal (obviously).i was planning on using my dremel with the flex shaft attachment to drill the bottom screw but the gaurds fit snuggly with just the top screw and bottom bolt so i haven't got around to using the dremel on the bottom screw just yet.one of the best christmas gifts i ever got was that dremel with the flex shaft. let's me drill/get to areas a normal drill can't. mind you it won't accept large bits, but luckily that isn't required too often.just make sure when you're mounting, before you drill the screws (front and back) you (or get a friend!) hold the gaurd as tight as you can against the car in the position you want it. that way when you drill the screw in, the gaurd is snug.
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