Rear Spoiler

Rear Spoiler

Rear Spoiler, removing


Materials

• Material part numbers. Refer to Parts Catalog

• 1K-Window adhesive 1) 2) 3)

• Activator 1)

• Glass/Paint primer 1)

• Cleaning Solution 1)

• Primer applicator 1)

• Adhesive remover 1)

• Cutting wire

1) Follow the manufacturer instructions supplied in the packaging.

2) Note the minimum curing time. Refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Minimum Curing Time.

3) Warm with the heater cartridge (V.A.G 1939A) according to manufacturer's instructions.

Bonding Rear Spoiler and Rear Lid, Preparing

When reusing rear lid and/or rear spoiler that has not been damaged:

- Replace the old double sided tape on the left and right rear spoiler with new double sided tape. Refer to Parts Catalog.






- Remove any adhesive still on the two-sided adhesive tape with adhesive strip remover (VAS 6349).

- Shortly before installing the components, cut back the remaining adhesive about 2 mm without damaging the paint.

It is not necessary to clean the cutting surfaces.

• Residual material acts as a base for the new adhesive sealing material.

When using a new rear lid:

- Position the rear spoiler onto the rear lid and mark the installed position. Then remove the rear spoiler again.

- Clean the marked adhesive surfaces with cleaning solution. Refer to Parts Catalog.

Never apply glass/paint primer in excess on the markings. If the glass/paint primer is applied in excess on the markings, it can be removed with a lint free cloth and petroleum spirits within the first minute. Afterwards it is no longer possible to remove due to the bonding properties of the glass/paint primer.

- Prime the marked adhesion area with the glass/paint primer. Refer to Parts Catalog.

• Drying time 10 minutes

When using a new rear spoiler:

- Clean the adhesive surfaces - 1 - with the cleaning solution. Refer to Parts Catalog.






Never apply glass/paint primer in excess on the adhesive surfaces - 1 -. If the glass/paint primer is applied in excess on the adhesive surfaces, it can be removed with a lint free cloth and petroleum spirits within the first minute. Afterwards it is no longer possible to remove due to the bonding properties of the glass/paint primer.

- Prime the adhesive surfaces - 1 - with glass/paint primer. Refer to Parts Catalog.

• Drying time 10 minutes

Two Sided Tape, Installation Instructions

• If removing or installing the rear spoiler, only use the adhesive remover to remove the adhesive residue from the outer left and right adhesive strip. Refer to Parts Catalog.

• Remove any adhesive residue left by the tape using adhesive remover (VAS 6349).

• Make sure there is no dust or grease on the adhesive surfaces.

• Apply the rear spoiler immediately after cleaning.

• Remove protective foil only immediately prior to the rear spoiler assembly.

• The temperature must be approximately 70°F (21°C).

Rear Spoiler Removing

When cutting through the rear spoiler adhesive bead, never use cutting wire as it may cause damage to the paint surfaces.

• Remove dirt from all joints, so that no paint damage can occur during removal of the rear spoiler.

• Cover the bordering paint surfaces with tape to prevent causing damage.

- Removed trim panel rear lid lock..

- Remove the nut - arrows - for attaching the rear spoiler to the rear lid.






- Mark - arrows - the position of the threaded pins for the nuts (6 pieces) with a suitable pen on the underside of the rear spoiler - 1 -.






- Heat the outer left and right adhesive tape - 2 - on the rear spoiler - 1 - with the hot air blower (V.A.G 1416).

- Carefully loosen the tape between the rear lid and the outer rear left and right spoiler using a plastic wedge.

- Pull the cutting wire sideways under the rear spoiler.






- Secure a pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) on both ends of the cutting wire.

- Cut the rear spoiler with a "sawing" motion up to the first marking and remove the cutting wire.

- Slide in a plastic wedge - 2 - to spread the area under the rear spoiler.

- Thread the ends of the cutting wire after making the first mark between the rear lid and the rear spoiler and secure a pull handle (V.A.G 1351/1) on both ends.

- Cut the rear spoiler again with a "sawing" motion up to the next marking and remove the cutting wire.

- Continue cutting the remaining adhesive in the same fashion until the rear spoiler is completely cut free.

- Remove the rear spoiler from the rear lid.

Installation

Make sure that the correct materials are being used during the corresponding work steps.

- Apply - 1 - the 1K window adhesive to the rear spoiler with the cartridge gun (V.A.G 1628).






- Remove the protective film from the left and right of the double sided adhesive tape - 2 - on the rear spoiler.

- Attach the rear spoiler to the rear lid with the help of a second technician and align it.

- Press the rear spoiler onto the rear lid.

- Open the rear lid and install the nuts (6 pieces).

Nut tightening specification: 10 Nm

- Removed trim panel rear lid lock..

• Observe the minimum curing time. Refer to => [ Minimum Curing Time ] Minimum Curing Time