Spoiler, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Check the foam seals -1 through 6- for damage.

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• The foam seals -1 through 6- must rest on the clips, securing tabs, threaded pins and the spoiler.

-- Place the spoiler on the rear lid and push it in until it engages audibly.

Spoiler lip for RS Q3 Sportback 

• The vehicle and the spoiler lip must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.

-- Clean the adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution. Refer to Parts Information.

-- Position the spoiler lip -2- using a second technician  on the spoiler and even it out at the sides.

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• The end of the spoiler lip must align with the edge -arrow- in the spoiler -1-.
• The spoiler lip must be seated according the dimension determined -x- during removal to the front edge of the spoiler.

-- Remove the protective film on the removal aid from the inside outward.

-- Using the Roller: T40400  , press the entire length of the spoiler lip onto the inside (direction of travel in the front), working from the inside outward.

• Resting time approximately 30 minutes at room temperature
• It is durable after at least 24 hours.

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SPOILER