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Fit rear spoiler

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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
G08508589Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G08508590Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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
G08508591Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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

IMPORTANT: Avoid paintwork damage.
Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spoiler And Weights
G08508592Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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).