As part of a big front wheel arch liner removal, clean out and Waxoil I have fitted Poweflex PF3-1663K VAG jacking point inserts. I find using a trolley jack under the front subframe a real pain.
You do NOT need to remove the wheel arch liner to fit them. You only need to remove the plastic cap from underneath. The first image shows the box, removed cap and jacking point:
The second image show the top of the cap and jacking point:
The third image shows the jacking point held up to the mounting point at the rear of the front wheel:
The fourth image shows the wheel arch assembly for clarity:
The fifth image shows the jacking pad in use with a trolley jack. The jacking point does not foul the plastic liner, it is not trapped and allows the liner to be removed and installed. The only issue I had was that the hard rubber/plastic material of the pad was easier to fit by pushing in with a trolley jack with a bit of the cone shaped insert ground off. I thoroughly greases it before installation and it just popped in:
You do NOT need to remove the wheel arch liner to fit them. You only need to remove the plastic cap from underneath. The first image shows the box, removed cap and jacking point:
The second image show the top of the cap and jacking point:
The third image shows the jacking point held up to the mounting point at the rear of the front wheel:
The fourth image shows the wheel arch assembly for clarity:
The fifth image shows the jacking pad in use with a trolley jack. The jacking point does not foul the plastic liner, it is not trapped and allows the liner to be removed and installed. The only issue I had was that the hard rubber/plastic material of the pad was easier to fit by pushing in with a trolley jack with a bit of the cone shaped insert ground off. I thoroughly greases it before installation and it just popped in:
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