51 71 417 Replacing rear spoiler lower section

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear spoiler lower section, refer to 51 71 415 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPOILER LOWER SECTION .
• Remove antenna (AM pickup), refer to 65 24 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTENNA AMPLIFIER (REAR LID UPPER SECTION) .
• Remove additional brake light, refer to 63 25 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ADDITIONAL STOP LIGHT .

Attachment parts on underside of rear spoiler lower section: 

Attach muckets (1) on left/right.

Stick on buffers (2) on left/right.

Stick on stop buffer (3) in middle.

1. Mucket 45 mm long
2. Buffer 5.8 mm high
3. Stop buffer 2.2 mm high

Fig 1: Identifying Attachment Parts On Underside Of Rear Spoiler Lower Section

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Attachment parts on upper side of rear spoiler lower section: 

Stick on felt strips (1 and 2) on left/right.

1. 430 mm long
2. 100 mm long

Installation: 

Adjust spray nozzle for rear window wiper.

Fig 2: Identifying Attachment Parts On Upper Side Of Rear Spoiler Lower Section

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