8th gen / 2013 / Saloon / EX / small hole rear wheel arches

[Rusty-nail]

Hi All,
I've noticed a small hole (8mm diam) in the passenger side of the rear wheel arch at 10 O Clock. Same hole is at 2 O Clock on the drivers side rear wheel arch.
What is it's purpose ?
I'm thinking it should be plugged to prevent water and dirt getting behind the panel (rusting behind panel) ? Was there a clip there and it has fallen away. Hole is visible with wheel in place.

 

[stellamon]

Don't know the answer but would suggest 2 holes would not have something fall out of them.
They may be to let moisture out from between the inner panels to stop causing corrosion.

 

[btjtaylor]

Not sure if this helps - from the workshop manual (ESM) - my copy only goes up to 2010 but I doubt much has changed for the facelift

This is under "Rear Inner Fender Replacement"

 

[Rusty-nail]

Not sure if this helps - from the workshop manual (ESM) - my copy only goes up to 2010 but I doubt much has changed for the facelift

This is under "Rear Inner Fender Replacement"

View attachment 921

Good diagrams BJT.
Where could I get a workshop manual ? Looks like a very useful document to have.

 

[btjtaylor]

Good diagrams BJT.
Where could I get a workshop manual ? Looks like a very useful document to have.

This is the easiest way

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