51 71 412 Removing and installing/replacing rear spoiler

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1) with washers (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Lever out seal plugs (4) and release nuts underneath.

Tightening torque 51 71 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Seal Plugs, Screws, Washers And Nuts

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Disconnect plug connections (1 and 5).

Disconnect hose (2).

Raise rear spoiler slightly and feed out grommets (3 and 4).

Remove rear spoiler.

Installation:

Make sure grommets (3 and 4) are correctly seated

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Grommets And Hose

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Installation:

Always replace clips (1).

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

(2) 2 x felt (12 x 20 mm)
(3) Studs (for adjusting rear spoiler)
(4) Slide element

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Spoiler, Slide Element And Clips
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Installation:

Rear spoiler must be secured with cable tie (1) to outer slide elements (2) on left and right.

Retrofit if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable Tie And Outer Slide Elements

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Replacement

Adjusting rear spoiler:

Press on rear spoiler (1) and measure negative protrusion of rear spoiler (1) to rear window (2) with special tool 51 0 010 .

= 1 ± 1 mm
If necessary, adjust rear spoiler (1) by means of stud (3).

Fig 5: Measuring Negative Protrusion Of Rear Spoiler To Rear Window Using Special Tool (51 0 010)
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