51 71... Rear spoiler gluing instructions: Assembly:
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CAUTION:
Assembly must be completed within 10 minutes; otherwise the cement bead will form a skin which will not be able to stick properly.
To secure the rear spoiler, only yellow plastic adhesive tape (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service, Part Number 83 19 9 410 979) may be used.
To secure the rear spoiler, only yellow plastic adhesive tape (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service, Part Number 83 19 9 410 979) may be used.
It is absolutely essential to remove contamination by residual glue before the glue hardens using adhesive cleaner (Sika remover 208, sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service). While doing so, do not move rear spoiler again.
Hardened glue can only be removed by machine.