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 24 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTENNA (AM SENSOR) .
• 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 Rear Spoiler Lower Section

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Side Of Rear Spoiler Lower Section

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Adjust spray nozzle for rear window wiper. Refer to 61 62 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLE FOR REAR WINDOW WASHER UNIT .