51 71 407 Replace the rear spoiler

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

IMPORTANT: The INSTRUCTIONS on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.
Do not install rear spoilers with poor fitting accuracy. A loosely placed rear spoiler may not protrude, especially at the corners.

Remove rear spoiler:

Carefully heat up the rear spoiler (1) with a hot air blower (max. 100 °C).

Carefully detach the rear spoiler (1) with special tool 00 9 325 from the tailgate.

Clean the bonding surface of the tailgate.

Fig 1: Detaching Rear Spoiler

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Determine the installation dimensions for the rear spoiler:

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Spoiler Dimensions

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Apply the adhesive tape (1) according to the dimensions (A to C).

NOTE: Center adhesive tape (1) corresponds with the center of the tailgate.

The adhesive tape (1) may not be positioned on the bonding surface of the rear spoiler.

Mark the dimensions (B and C) on adhesive tapes (1).

Dimensions:

310 mm
390 mm
385 mm

Install the rear spoiler:

Transfer the marks (1 and 2) with the adhesive tape onto the outer side of the rear spoiler.

Place the rear spoiler onto the tailgate and check if the marks (1 and 2) on the rear spoiler match the marks on the tailgate.

Clean the rear spoiler and apply the adhesive tape (3) within the groove onto the rear spoiler.

Press the adhesive tape (3) on with force.

The adhesion of the adhesive tape builds up significantly via the contact pressure. Therefore, press thumbs or fingers over the entire area.

NOTE: It is imperative to avoid the formation of bubbles or creases, as well as severe overstretching, during application of the adhesive tape.

If possible, wait for approximately 2 hours before installing the rear spoiler.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Spoiler Marks

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Pull off liner* and adhere rear spoiler to tailgate, as shown in figure R51 01112Fig 2.

* Liner is the protective film for the bonding surface.

Press down with force on the rear spoiler using the backs of hands over the entire area, in particular at the edges.