Installing rear spoiler
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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.
INSTALLING REAR SPOILER PROCEDURE
| No. | Procedure | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Before fitting the rear spoiler, check the adjustment dimensions of the rear bumper and the assembly of the heat shield and correct if necessary | ||
| Checking anti-chafing film -9- . See Fig 1 . | Check anti-chafing film -9- . See Fig 1 . | |
| 1 | Connecting plug connection -8- . See Fig 1 . | Plug in electrical plug connection -8- . 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. | ||
| 2 | Screwing in sheetmetal screws -5, 6- . See Fig 1 . | Fasten rear spoiler with sheetmetal screws -5, 6- . See Fig 1 . |
| 3 | Fitting cover moulding -2- . See Fig 1 . | Put on cover moulding -2-1-3- . See Fig 1 . |
| 3A | As of model year 2003 -3-
. See Fig 1
. Insert and tighten fastening screws -3- . See Fig 1 . |
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| 4 | Checking gap dimensions of the tailpipes or adjusting tailpipes - up to model year 2002 | See TEST AND ADJUSTING VALUES |
| 5 | Checking gap dimensions of the tailpipes or adjusting tailpipes - as of model year 2003 | See TEST AND ADJUSTING VALUES |
| Installing upper and lower parts of rear spoiler | See REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SPOILER |