Installing 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 aluminium layers), tears and missing or damaged sealing strips.
- After assembling the rear spoiler, check the heat shields for leaks.
REAR SPOILER COMPONENTS INSTALLING PROCEDURE - AS FROM MODEL YEAR 2002
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 1 | Checking anti-chafing film -8- . See Fig 1 . | Check anti-chafing film -10- . See Fig 1 . |
| Check adjustment dimensions of bumper and rear end support, correct if necessary | ||
| 2 | Connecting plug connection -7- . See Fig 1 . | Connect electrical plug connection -7- . See Fig 1 . |
| Position rear spoiler on the vehicle | Make sure that it is fitted free of tension. | |
| Adjust the joining line of the rear spoiler as shown in the joining plan. | ||
| 3 | Fitting cover moulding -2- . See Fig 1 . | Put on cover moulding -2-1-3- . See Fig 1 . |
| 4 | Screwing in sheetmetal screws -5, 6- . See Fig 1 . | Fasten rear spoiler with sheetmetal screws -5, 6- . See Fig 1 . |
| 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 | ||
| 5 | Check gap dimensions -Y-Z- . See Fig 1 . | Projection from rear spoiler: -Y = 11.5 - 16.5 mm-Z = 20 mm- . See Fig 1 . |