51 71... Attaching rear spoiler (BMW ALPINA B7)

Minimum object temperature of rear spoiler and body ≥ 18 °C.

If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Lay rear spoiler on tailgate and mark position with pieces of adhesive tape.

Remove rear spoiler and treat adhesive area on tailgate with paint activator.

Fit rear spoiler:

Pull adhesive tape (1) off of painted rear spoiler (2) and sand with sandpaper P100 in adhesive area (1)

Clean and degrease sanded adhesive area (1) with CLEANING AGENT R1 OR CLEANING AGENT R2 .

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Fig 1: Identifying Adhesive Tape And Rear Spoiler

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Apply an adhesive bead with □ = 5 mm at a distance (B) from outer edge of spoiler.

A =15 mm

Leave area (A) open on both sides.

B = 30 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Bead Applying Area On Outer Edge Of Spoiler

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Position rear spoiler (3) from above, then swing it from the top down over the luggage compartment lid end, align it flush with the luggage compartment lid and press it into place.

Remove excess adhesive immediately (e. g. isohexane)

Fix rear spoiler (3) with pieces of yellow plastic adhesive tape (1) on tailgate and body.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Spoiler And Plastic Adhesive Tape

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Weight down rear spoiler (2) with weights (1) (e. g. sand sacks).

IMPORTANT: Avoid paintwork damage.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spoiler And Weights

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IMPORTANT:

Allow adhesive to set for 24 hours at a temperature of min. 15 °C.

24 hours, 100 km/h maximum speed.

Mechanical strain permitted after 2 days at the earliest (e.g. car wash).