51 71 265 Remove and fit (replace) the spoiler trim panel of the rear spoiler

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Removal:

Extend rear spoiler (1).

Undo water drain channel (2) on the left and right.

Retract rear spoiler (1).

Remove TAILGATE TRIM .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spoiler And Water Drain Channel

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Undo screws (1) and remove spoiler trim panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Spoiler Trim Panel And Screws

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Installation:

Height dimension settings:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the rear spoiler is extended.:

Place spoiler trim panel (1) on the hinge (2).

Ensure sleeves (3) are correctly positioned.

Check the HEIGHT DIMENSIONS of the spoiler trim panel (1) and if necessary correct by twisting the adjusting element (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Spoiler Trim Panel, Sleeves, And Hinge

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Setting for the all-round gap dimension:

Position the spoiler trim panel (1) with equal, all-round gap dimensions in relation to the tailgate (2) and affix using yellow plastic adhesive tape.

Fig 4: Identifying Spoiler Trim Panel And Tailgate

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IMPORTANT: This operation requires two assistants.

Carefully open the tailgate.

Firmly press the spoiler trim panel onto the hinges by the contact points to prevent the adjusting elements from also rotating while tightening the screws (1).

Tighten down screws (1).

Remove plastic adhesive tape.

Fig 5: Identifying Spoiler Trim Panel And Screws

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Check all-round gap dimension between spoiler trim panel and tailgate, if necessary correct (according to "setting the all-round gap dimension" work instruction).

Check the height dimensions, if necessary correct (according to the next operation).

Expand the rear spoiler.

IMPORTANT: In order not to change the all-round gap dimension, undo only one screw (2) to finely adjust the height dimensions.

Carefully undo sleeve (1) at the hinge.

Undo specific screw (2).

Correct the height dimensions by twisting the adjusting element (3).

Fig 6: Locating Adjusting Element, Sleeve And Screws For Rear Spoiler

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Tighten screws (2) and apply sleeve (1).

Ensure sleeve (1) is correctly positioned.

Retract rear spoiler and check height dimensions, if necessary repeat operation.

Reassemble the vehicle.

Replacement:

Install new adjusting elements (1) and rubber buffers (2).

To facilitate installation, moisten rubber buffers (1) with water.

Fig 7: Identifying Adjusting Elements And Rubber Buffers

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