Adjusting Front Retaining Strip

Information 

• In order to reduce adjustment work to a minimum when assembling the front spoiler, the front retaining strip must be aligned with the lower edge of the lid according to the dimensions shown. 
• However, the precondition for precise positioning of the components is that the front lid is optimally adjusted and correctly locked in the lock in accordance with the joining plan, before the front retaining strip is assembled. 

Information 

All measurements refer to the position -V-  → Adjustment dimension: 316 mm

1. Adjust the front lid according to the joining plan. → WM 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (ALL MODELS)
2. After fitting the front retaining strip, check gap -X-  → Adjustment dimension: 26 mm+/-1 mm  between front lid and retaining strip -Y-  → Adjustment dimension: 91 mm+/-0.5 mm  .
3. Check and adjust front retaining strip on both sides to dimension -W-  → Adjustment dimension: 130 mm+/-0.5 mm  with respect to the wing. The measurements can be changed by loosening and moving the front retaining strip -1-  .
4. Tighten fastening nuts -2-  . → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) 
Fig 1: Identifying Front Retaining Strip Adjustment Dimensions
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