Remove/Install Rear Spoiler - AR72.20-P-4000LW

Model 205.2, 213.2, 253.1/9 

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Shown on model 213.2 

Shown on model 253.9 

Fig 1: Rear Spoiler Components Location - Model 253.9

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Shown on model 213.2 

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Shown on model 253.9 

	Risk of fire  and explosion caused by ignition of window washing fluid or antifreeze and their vapors. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing window washing fluid or antifreeze or inhaling their vapors. Risk of injury  or physical irritations caused by contact of window washing fluid or antifreeze with eyes, mucous membranes or skin.	Wear protective clothing and tight-fitting safety glasses. No open flames, fire or ignition sources. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and skin. When working with window washing fluids or antifreeze, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Do not inhale vapors and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. Store window washing fluid and antifreeze leak free in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children.	AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove upper liftgate trim.	Model 205.2 Model 213.2	AR72.20-P-6631LWS
		Model 253.1/9	AR72.20-P-6631LWG
2	Release and disconnect electrical connector (6).
3	Unlock and disconnect wash water hose coupling (7).
4	Remove nuts (5).	Replace nuts (5).
		Nut, rear spoiler to tailgate	*BA72.20-P-1010-02N
5	Unclip the center rear spoiler (3) from the tailgate and remove.	Replace retaining clips (8). Do not damage the paint surface. Long wedge	Fig 2
6	Remove spray nozzle (9).	When installing a new center rear spoiler (3).
7	Remove center brake lamp (E21).	When installing a new center rear spoiler (3). Model 213.2 Model 205.2 Model 253.1/9	AR82.10-P-5376LWT
			AR82.10-P-5375LWS
8	Unclip side retrofit rear spoiler (4) on the left and right and remove.	Model 205.2, 213.2 Do not pry against the rear window. Otherwise, the rear window will be damaged. Replace retaining clips (1). Long wedge	Fig 2
	Check
9	Check seals at center rear spoiler (3) for damage.	If damage is present,
10	Check seals at side retrofit rear spoiler (4) on left and/or right for damage.	↓ Replace center rear spoiler (3). Model 205.2, 213.2 If damage is present: ↓ Replace side retrofit rear spoiler (4) on left and/or right.
11	Check guides (2) at side retrofit rear spoiler (4 on left and/or right for damage.	Model 205.2, 213.2 If damage is present: ↓ Replace side retrofit rear spoiler (4) on left and/or right.
	Clean
12	Clean bonding surfaces.	Bonding surface should be free of grease and dust. Otherwise, adhesion problems will occur. Model 205.2 Installation:  The center rear spoiler (3) is fixed in place with adhesive strips in addition. If the old part is re-used, the adhesive strips must be replaced.
		Cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1025-04A
13	Install in the reverse order.
	Concluding tasks
14	Check gap dimensions on liftgate, adjust if necessary		AR72.20-P-0002LW
15	Perform function check of electrical consumers and spray nozzle (9) of center rear spoiler (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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