Removing Front Spoiler

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Front Spoiler

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Press locking pins -1- through and unclip the expanding clip -arrow- .

Fig 2: Loosening Front Spoiler
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- The adhesive tape protects the paintwork on the front apron from damage when removing the front spoiler.
Mask the front apron -2- with adhesive tape -1- .

Fig 3: Covering Front Apron
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Heat the front spoiler -1- in the marked area -A- with the hot-air blower v.a.g 1416 .

Fig 4: Loosening Front Spoiler
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Insert a plastic wedge between the front spoiler -1- and front apron -2- and loosen the bonded joint.
Loosen the front spoiler -1- , starting at the middle, and remove it carefully -arrow- .

Fig 5: Removing Front Spoiler

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Remove adhesive residue -A- on the front apron -2- using the film eraser Nr.174 Pos.1 and holder Nr.174 Pos.2 .
Pull off adhesive tape -1- (-arrow- ) and clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.

Fig 6: Removing Front Spoiler Adhesive Residue
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Scrape off adhesive residue on the front spoiler using a metal scraper.

Fig 7: Removing Adhesive Residue
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Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.