51 11... Attach front spoiler (BMW ALPINA B7 from 09/2012)

IMPORTANT: Bumper panel may have to be trimmed.
The front spoiler may only be bonded with the bumper fully mounted on the vehicle (avoid wave formation and tensions).
Only bond a fully painted front spoiler.
Only remove the protective film of the adhesive tape on the rear side of the front spoiler during installation.

Trim the bumper panel to size:

Remove BUMPER PANEL .

Mark points (A to D) on left and right of untrimmed bumper panel (1).

Measurements are taken from the slats of the ornamental grille (2).

A = 65 mm

B= 65 mm

C= 75 mm

D= 90 mm

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Panel Mark Points

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E = Perpendicular to point (D)

Connect points (A to E) and cut out area (1).

Place front spoiler on cut bumper panel and check for accuracy of fit; if necessary, rework bumper panel.

After completion of work, deburr the cutting edges.

BUMPER PANEL must now be attached.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel Cutting Area

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Prepare front spoiler:

Clean adhesive area on bumper panel using CLEANING AGENT R2 .

Lay out clamp, adhesive tape and rigid foam block (approx. 105 mm high) for fixing in place.

Clean contact surface (2) of front spoiler.

Apply adhesive bead (Ø = 5 mm) according to dimension (A) to the contact surface (2) of the front spoiler.

Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Bead Applying Area On Front Spoiler

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A = 15 mm from edge of spoiler

Attach front spoiler:

NOTE: The operation is shown on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Pull off liner (1) only partly and secure with adhesive tape (2) to outside of front spoiler.

Pull off complete liner (3).

Place front spoiler (4) on bumper and align.

Pull off the liner (1) gradually and simultaneously press against the bumper panel. Make sure the front spoiler (4) is correct fitted.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Spoiler, Liner And Adhesive Tape

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Secure the front spoiler (1) in the area of the wheel arch with clamp (3) and paint protection (2) on left and right.

Fix front spoiler (1) in place in the intake area using suitable rigid foam blocks (4) approx. 105 mm high and adhesive tape (5).

Fig 5: Identifying Spoiler, Suitable Hard Foam Blocks, Adhesive Tape And Wheel Arch With Clamp

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NOTE: Always work with suitable paint protection.

Remove emerging adhesive immediately.

Secure bumper panel using plastic rivets (1) and screws (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Bumper Panel Plastic Rivets And Screws

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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).