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

Model 167.1/9 

MODIFICATION NOTES

28.08.2020 Operation steps added. Operation steps 9, 10  
28.08.2020 General information added. Operation steps 4, 5, 8  
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CAUTION 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
DANGER 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 leakfree in safely closed original containers and out of the reach of children. AS82.35-Z-0001-01A
WARNING 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
Topical note  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
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).    
2 Remove upper liftgate trim.   AR72.20-P-6631ME 
3 Release and disconnect electrical connectors (2) and wash water hose coupling (3). IMPORTANT The number of electrical connectors (2) varies depending on the vehicle equipment.  
4 Remove nuts (4). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace nuts (4).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, rear spoiler to tailgate *BA72.20-P-1011-02J 
5 Unclip center rear spoiler (1) from the liftgate and remove. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace retaining clips (7).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
6 Remove spray nozzle (5). When installing a new center rear spoiler (1).  
7 Remove center brake lamp (E21). When installing a new center rear spoiler (1).  
      AR82.10-P-5376ME
8 Unclip side retrofit rear spoiler (6) on the left and right and remove. NOTES
When unclipping, do not prop up against the rear window.
Otherwise the rear window can be damaged.
 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace retaining clips (8).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
INSPECT Check     
9 Check seals on center rear spoiler (1) for damage. If damage is present:

Replace center rear spoiler (1).
 
10 Check seals on side retrofit rear spoiler (6) on left or right for damage. If damage is present:

Replace side retrofit rear spoiler (6) on left or right.
 
11 Check guides (9) on side retrofit rear spoiler (6) on left or right for damage. If damage is present:

Replace side retrofit rear spoiler (6) on left or right.
 
12 Install in the reverse order.    
LIFTGATE

Number Designation Model 167
BA72.20-P-1011-02J Nut, rear spoiler to tailgate Nm 8
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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