Removing and installing rear spoiler - up to model year 2002
WARNING:
Danger of accident!
- If the rear spoiler cannot be extended, the driving stability will be impaired due to the increased rear axle lift.
To remove the rear spoiler drive, the rear spoiler must be extended manually by means of the rocker switch in the passenger compartment and with the ignition switched on.
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - UP TO MODEL YEAR 2002 (STEPS 1-5)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plastic expanding rivet | 2 | Press pin out of the plastic expanding rivet. | Press in plastic expanding rivet and secure with the pin. |
| 2 | Removing upper part of the spoiler | 1 | Refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY | |
| 3 | Fastening screws | 2 | Unscrew. | Micro-encapsulated. Screw in. |
| Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | ||||
| 4 | Removing lower part of the spoiler | 1 | Refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY | |
| 5 | Side cover | 2 | Unclip. | Clip in. |
Retract rear spoiler.
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - UP TO MODEL YEAR 2002 (STEPS 6-10)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fastening nuts | 3 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 7 | Washers | 3 | ||
| 8 | Fastening screw | 1 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 9 | Washer | 1 | ||
| 10 | Drive carrier | 1 |
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - UP TO MODEL YEAR 2002 (STEPS 11-13)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fastening screws | 4 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 12 | Fastening plate | 2 | ||
| 13 | Electrical plug connection | 1 | Disconnect. | Connect. |