Spoiler, Removing And Installing

Removing Roof Edge Spoiler 

Fig 1: Removing Roof Spoiler

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1. Double Sided Adhesive Tape
   • Remove protective paper just before installation.
2. Adhesive Bead
   • Assembly Adhesive -D 172 090 A2-
   • Apply a 3 mm diameter adhesive bead.
   • Audi RS 4: 4 mm adhesive bead
   • Cut nozzle tip back accordingly.
3. Roof Edge Spoiler
   CAUTION:

   Rear lid and spoiler must be completely free of dust and grease in adhesion area.

   • When removing, protect adjacent painted areas on lid with fabric reinforced adhesive tape.
   • Heat the adhesion area on the lid using the Hot Air Gun VAG1416.
   • Remove spoiler from rear lid begging with side.
   • Completely remove adhesive residue from adhesive bands on rear lid.
   • Cut back residual bead from adhesive on rear lid between adhesive bands.
   • Before installing new spoiler, clean surfaces to be adhered with Cleaning Solution D 009 401 04.
   • Wipe cleaned surfaces with paper towel.
   • Apply adhesive over entire spoiler width between rear adhesive bands.
4. Rear Lid

Adhering Spoiler 

Fig 2: Adhering Spoiler

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1. Rear Lid Spoiler
2. Rear Lid
3. Double Sided Adhesive Tape
   • Part of delivery package.
   • Remove protective paper just before installation.
4. Adhesive Bead
   • Cut back the nozzle tip:
     • Audi A4: 3 mm diameter
     • Audi RS 4: 4 mm diameter
   • Apply the adhesive added to the delivery package between the adhesive bands over the entire width of the spoiler.
   • Place spoiler so that it comes in contact with and is centered on rear lid.
   • Press spoiler down firmly beginning in center and working towards outside.
   • Secure spoiler with adhesive tape while curing.
     CAUTION:

     Vehicle must stay at room temperature at least 4 hours after spoiler is installed.