Rear Lid Spoiler, Removing And Installing: Installing

Spoiler, Preparing for Bonding

-- Clean the adhesive surface with cleaning solution and a new, lint-free cleaning cloth.

-- Adhere to the flash-off time of 30 minutes.

-- Shake the Primer at least two minutes, so that all components are mixed in the right ratio.

• The primer processing temperature is between 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F).

-- In one movement, apply a continuous film of Primer on the paint, using the Applicator.

-- Maintain a drying time of 30 minutes for the primer.

A closed surface of the primer must be visible.

Body Component, Preparing for Adhesive

-- Remove any adhesive residue from the double-sided tape using Adhesive Strip Remover: VAS 6349  .

-- Thoroughly clean the adhesive surfaces of the adhesive tape with cleaning solution and a cleaning cloth.

-- Adhere to the flash-off time of 30 minutes.

-- The remaining adhesive bead is cut down to approximately 1-2 mm without damaging the paint.

-- Keep the cut surfaces clean and free of grease and do not treat with cleaning solution, primer or activator.

Exception: If the bonding is going to be performed longer than two hours after cutting back the adhesive bead, then the remaining material must be activated with the activator.

• The activator processing temperature is between 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F).

-- Shake the activator, so that all components are mixed in the right ratio.

-- Apply a continuous thin film of activator with the applicator evenly and in a single stroke on the cut back adhesive bead.

For the drying time, pay attention to the instructions given by the manufacturer, located on the label.

• The drying time of 10 minutes must be met.
• Bonding must happen within 2 hours of activation.

If the rear lid is being worked on or replaced, it must be cleaned and primed again after painting the corresponding area.

Spoiler installing:

-- Pay attention to the repair information. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .

-- Apply the adhesive -2- in the bead diameter of 6 mm x 6 mm on the inside of the spoiler -1- using the Handdruckpistole: V.A.G 1628  -3-.

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-- The spoiler -1- must be installed within 5 minutes otherwise the adhesive will not adhere correctly.

-- Apply the spoiler -1- with a second technician straight on the rear lid.

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-- Check the spoiler orientation -1-.

• Dimension -a- approximately 169 mm
• Dimension -b- approximately 1.3 mm

-- Remove the adhesive tape liner with pulling aids -2-.

-- Press the spoiler -1- on firmly.

-- Press on the spoiler in the entire area of the adhesive tape using Pressure Roller:T40400  and a force between 70 N and 105 N.

-- Remove any leaking adhesive using a lint-free towel.

• Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to REPAIR INFORMATION .