Removing and Installing Rear Spoiler (Touring)

51 71 412 Removing And Installing Rear Spoiler (Touring)

For removal purposes, the trim panel wedge (special tool 00 9 317) must be present twice.
Without a trim panel wedge, the sprayed bridges tear at the trim.
Damaged trims must be replaced.







Overview "Set of plastic wedges" (special tool 00 9 310):
1. 00 9 311 Trim remover
2. 00 9 312 Striking wedge, square
3. 00 9 313 Striking wedge, large
4. 00 9 314 Adjustment wedges (2 x)
5. 00 9 315 Gap wedge
6. 00 9 316 Sealing lip wedge
7. 00 9 317 Trim panel wedge is needed twice for this work
8. 00 9 318 Universal wedge
9. 00 9 319 Striking wedge, small
10. 00 9 321 Fishbone
11. 00 9 322 Plastic wedge
12. 00 9 323 Cleaning wedge (scraper)







Open tailgate.
With two special tools 00 9 317 in each case, clip pins (1) of trim (2) out of rear window frame.







Installation:
Make sure all clips (1) are inserted into sleeves (2).







Installation:
Pins (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.







NOTE: Hold rear spoiler while releasing screws (1); otherwise cables will be damaged.

Release screws (1).

Installation:
Rubber seals (2) must be fitted.
Tightening Torque, refer to Specifications.







Detach sheeting (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).
Disconnect plug connection (3) on auxiliary brake light.
Disconnect hose (4) for washer system and remove rear spoiler (5).
Place rear spoiler (5) on a clean surface.

Installation:
Always replace sheeting (1) - leaks.







Detach sheeting (1) completely.

Installation:
Replace sheeting (1).
Contact face of sheeting (1) must be clean.
The sheeting (1) must rest in position without any folds so that no water can penetrate!







Installation:
Connect plug (2) to amplifier (3).
Sheeting (1) must not be damaged, replace if necessary.







Installation:
Plug connection (1) of auxiliary brake light must be correctly seated.
Hose connection (2) of washer jet must be correctly seated.
Check function.







Installation:
Threads (1) on rear spoiler (2) must not be damaged.

Permissible gap dimensions.
If the gap dimensions are not achieved, you must adjust the rear window.