Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing roof spoiler
Note
| The side spoiler remains installed. |
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Remove rear lid trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Unscrew hexagon nuts -3- from stud
-2-. |
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Forcefully press roof spoiler -1-
upwards -arrows- out of clips
-7-. |
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Disconnect hose -5- and electrical wire
-4-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Check foam rings -1- of clips, centring
pins and threaded studs for damage and renew them, if necessary. |
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Check foam strips -5- and
-6- for damage, and renew them if
necessary. |
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Check felt strips (32 mm x 110 mm) -4-and
foam strips (20 mm x 122 mm) -2- at right
and left for damage, and renew them if necessary. |
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Pull protective film off adhesive tape -3-
at left and right. |
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Secure hose -2- and electrical wire
-3-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Fit roof spoiler -1- in installation
position using centring pins -7-. |
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Press roof spoiler -1- hard onto rear
lid -arrows- until clips
-8- engage. |
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Place hexagon nuts -6- onto studs
-5- and tighten. |
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Specified torque
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - roof spoiler“. |
1 -
Side spoiler
2 -
Adhesive strips
Part of side spoiler
3 -
Rear window
4 -
Removal ...
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot air ...
Other materials:
Electrical components
some point, you have probably received an electric shock
when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic
charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause
malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and
steering column c ...
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Gearbox fault.
Do not drive
on!
Move the selector lever to position P and leave the gearbox
to cool down.
If ...
Absorbent glass mat battery
Maintenance-free battery with a contained electrolyte and no
colour indicator
Lead-acid battery where the electrolyte is contained within
a microscopic glass mat (AGM). The battery is sealed and fitted
with valves.
...
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Assembly overview - side spoiler
Removing and installing side spoiler