Install rear spoiler
CAUTION:
Damage will result if deformed heat shields are fitted!
- Damaged or distorted heat shields must be straightened or replaced.
- Check heat shields for deformation, bonding (detachment of the aluminum layers), tears and missing or damaged sealing strips.
- After assembling the rear spoiler, check the heat shields for leaks.
REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
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| Check the heat shields on the vehicle before fitting the rear spoiler | Observe safety instructions! Replace heat shields if necessary. Check that the heat shields are properly fitted and correct if necessary. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER |
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| 1 | Check anti-chafing film -10- | Check anti-chafing film -10- |
| Check adjustment dimensions of bumper and rear end support, correct if necessary | See ADDITIONAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF THE BUMPER | |
| 2 | Join plug connection -9- | |
| Position rear spoiler on the vehicle | Make sure that it is fitted free on tension. Adjust the joining line of the rear spoiler as shown in the joining plan. | |
| 3 | Fit cover moulding -6- | Put on cover moulding -6-5-7- |
| 4 | Screw in sheetmetal screws -8- | Fasten rear spoiler with sheetmetal screws -8- |
| 5 | Fit impact horns (only USA version) -2A- | Put on impact horn -2A-4A-23 N.m (17 ftlb.)--1A-3A |
| Install rear light | Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING BULB FOR TAIL LIGHT | |
| Check the heat shields on the vehicle after fitting the rear spoiler | Observe safety instructions! Check that the heat shields are properly fitted and correct if necessary. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BUMPER |
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| 6 | Check gap dimensions -Y-Z- | Projection from rear spoiler: -Y = 11.5 - 16.5 mm-Z > 20 mm- |