51 71 412 Removing and installing rear spoiler: Notes

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NOTE: The rear spoiler is mounted with different retaining elements, depending on the build date of the rear window.

Lever out plugs (1 to 3) and release retaining elements underneath (screws, expander rivets, nuts).

Fig 1: Identifying Plugs

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Pull rear spoiler (1) towards rear slightly and feed out of guides (2).

Tilt rear spoiler (1) upwards, remove cover (5) and disconnect plug connections underneath.

Disconnect hose (4) for spray nozzle and remove rear spoiler (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Spoiler, Guides And Cover

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Installation:

If shims (3) are fitted, they must not be missing and existing retaining elements must be reused.

When replacing rear window, do not reuse shims (3).

Fit rear spoiler (1) so that mounts can slide into associated guides (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Shims, Spoiler And Guides

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Installation:

Adjusting screw (2) must not be missing or damaged, replace if necessary.

Replace white slide elements (1).

Replace slide elements (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Adjusting Screw And Slide Elements

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The correct slide elements (3) must be fitted, depending on the rear lid build date (see next work step).

Build date up to 09/2005 M7 black slide nut
Build date from 10/2005 M8 gray sliding piece

Build date up to 09/2005:

In case of rear window with hole (1), clip (2) and M7 slide nut (3) must be fitted on left and right.

Clip (2) and M7 slide nut (3) must be replaced.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip And Slide Nut

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