Ford Focus - 2011 - Wheel Arch Issue

[rrs]

I'd like to repair this as cheaply as possible. Can I do it myself? Previously I used a cable tie to hold it back however I'm getting concerned that it could be dangerous.

 

Thanks

Rob

[TomsFocus]

I think that's beyond a cheap bodge now.  Needs a replacement liner.  

2011-2018 MK3 FORD FOCUS FRONT ARCH LINER MOULDING RH DRIVER SIDE AM51R16114 | eBay

[rrs]

11 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

I think that's beyond a cheap bodge now.  Needs a replacement liner.  

2011-2018 MK3 FORD FOCUS FRONT ARCH LINER MOULDING RH DRIVER SIDE AM51R16114 | eBay

Thanks - that'd really helpful. I'll purchase that now.

How hard is it to replace - do you think a novice could do it?

[TomsFocus]

20 minutes ago, rrs said:

Thanks - that'd really helpful. I'll purchase that now.

How hard is it to replace - do you think a novice could do it?

Very simple to replace, literally just a few screws. 

You will need to jack up that corner of the car for enough space to manoeuvre the liners in and out. 

It's also worth checking how many screws are still attached to the car as I suspect you may have lost a few unless the liner was ripped out around them.

[StephenFord]

As you've already said, I would drill a small hole in both sides, and hold them together with a cable tie, though as most on here would know, I'm cheap! LOL

[DaveT70]

Or get a very cheap, used one and replace it

[TomsFocus]

1 hour ago, StephenFord said:

As you've already said, I would drill a small hole in both sides, and hold them together with a cable tie, though as most on here would know, I'm cheap! LOL

Won't work.  The main fixing has ripped on the right hand edge.  There should be a screw hole there, not a gaping chasm.

[rrs]

1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

I think that's beyond a cheap bodge now.  Needs a replacement liner.  

2011-2018 MK3 FORD FOCUS FRONT ARCH LINER MOULDING RH DRIVER SIDE AM51R16114 | eBay

Thanks - that'd really helpful. I'll purchase that now.

How hard is it to replace - do you think a novice could do it?

[rrs]

Thank you! I've ordered the part second hand - hopefully it will be easy!

Thanks Tomsford - I'll give it a go when it arrives.