Removing Rear Spoiler Trim

Remove tail light at the left and right. → REMOVING TAIL LIGHT
Remove rear spoiler trim.
1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening screw -1- at the left and right and remove retainer plate -3- .
  
  Fig 1: Loosening Rear Apron
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2. 2.2. Disengage rear apron -2- from the side panel -arrow- .
3. 2.3. Screw off fastening nut -1- at the left and right -arrow- .
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Rear Spoiler Trim
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4. 2.4. Heat the rear spoiler trim -1- in area -A- (adhesive tape) with the hot-air blower v.a.g 1416 .
5. 2.5. Lift up rear spoiler trim -1- and remove it along with the spacers -2- (-arrows- ).
6. 2.6. Slide the spacer bolt -2- to one side, turn it -arrows- and remove it from the rear spoiler trim -1- .
7. 2.7. Scrape off adhesive residue -A- on the rear spoiler trim -1- using a metal scraper.
8. 2.8. Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.
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  Only when replacing the rear apron.
Remove adapters for rear spoiler trim at the left and right.
1. 3.1. Heat the adapter -1- in area -A- (adhesive tape) with the hot-air blower -arrows- .
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Rear Spoiler Trim Adapters
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2. 3.2. Insert a plastic wedge between the adapter -1- and rear apron -2- and loosen the bonded joint -arrow- .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Rear Spoiler Trim Adapters
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3. 3.3. Remove adhesive residue -A- on the rear apron -1- using the film eraser Nr.174 Pos.1 and holder Nr.174 Pos.2 .
  
  Fig 7: Removing Adhesive Residue
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4. 3.4. Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.
5. 3.5. Scrape off adhesive residue -A- on the adapter -1- using a metal scraper.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Adhesive Residue
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6. 3.6. Clean bonding surfaces with isopropanol.