Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing side spoiler
| Special tools and workshop equipment
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Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416 |
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Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar. |
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The side spoiler cannot be removed without damage. |
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Apply hot air to side spoiler -1- in
area of adhesive strips -2- using hot air
blower -V.A.G 1416-. |
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Pull side spoiler -1- off rear window
-arrow a-, and pull it downwards off roof
spoiler -arrow b-. |
| Installing new side spoiler |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Professional cleaning cloth -VAS 6006- |
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| Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar. |
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| The side spoiler -1- is bonded with
double-sided adhesive tape -2-. |
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Place side spoiler -1- on rear window,
and mark the position with adhesive tape. |
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Remove side spoiler -1-. |
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Clean rear window and roof spoiler in marked area
-5- using cleaning solution. |
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The application must be performed in one motion without
interruption using primer applicator. |
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A complete film must cover the glass surface. |
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Ensure to apply only one layer. |
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Apply glass/paint primer uniformly to bonding surface
-3- on rear window, and wipe if off
slightly using professional cleaning cloth -VAS 6006-. |
| Glass/paint primer flash-off time: 5 minutes. |
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Pull protective film -4- in upper area
off double-sided adhesive tape -2-. |
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Slide side spoiler -1- under roof
spoiler -arrow-, and align side spoiler. |
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Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto roof
spoiler. |
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Pull protective film -4- off
double-sided adhesive tape -2- which is to
be attached to the window. |
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Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto rear
window -3--arrow b-. |
| Installing removed side spoiler |
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If a removed side spoiler is reused, the corresponding
adhesive strips need to be prepared for this. |
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Use an adhesive tape as per
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
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Completely remove any adhesive residue. |
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Clean spoiler -4- thoroughly using
cleaning solution. |
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Prime bonding surfaces -3- evenly in
one stroke. |
| Glass/paint primer flash-off time: 5 minutes. |
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Cut adhesive strips -3- to size as
shown in illustration. |
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When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective film
-2- to allow for pulling off protective
film -dimension a-. |
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Further installation is performed in the same way as for a new
spoiler
→ Anchor. |
Removing
Note
The side spoiler remains installed.
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