Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing side spoiler

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
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Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416
Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
The side spoiler cannot be removed without damage.
Removing and installing side spoiler
  • Apply hot air to side spoiler -1- in area of adhesive strips -2- using hot air blower -V.A.G 1416-.
  • 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

Professional cleaning cloth -VAS 6006-
Note

Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
Note

The side spoiler -1- is bonded with double-sided adhesive tape -2-.

Removing and installing side spoiler
  • Place side spoiler -1- on rear window, and mark the position with adhesive tape.
  • Remove side spoiler -1-.
  • Clean rear window and roof spoiler in marked area -5- using cleaning solution.
Note
  • The application must be performed in one motion without interruption using primer applicator.
  • A complete film must cover the glass surface.
  • Ensure to apply only one layer.
  • 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.

  • Pull protective film -4- in upper area off double-sided adhesive tape -2-.
  • Slide side spoiler -1- under roof spoiler -arrow-, and align side spoiler.
  • Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto roof spoiler.
  • Pull protective film -4- off double-sided adhesive tape -2- which is to be attached to the window.
  • Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto rear window -3--arrow b-.

Installing removed side spoiler
Note
  • If a removed side spoiler is reused, the corresponding adhesive strips need to be prepared for this.
  • Use an adhesive tape as per → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”.
Removing and installing side spoiler
  • Completely remove any adhesive residue.
  • Clean spoiler -4- thoroughly using cleaning solution.
  • Prime bonding surfaces -3- evenly in one stroke.

Glass/paint primer flash-off time: 5 minutes.

  • Cut adhesive strips -3- to size as shown in illustration.
  • When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective film -2- to allow for pulling off protective film -dimension a-.
  • Further installation is performed in the same way as for a new spoiler → Anchor.

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