Removing and installing spoiler - Audi S3 Saloon: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

• Special tools named: T10383/1

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• If rear lid has been damaged, repaired or renewed, paintwork structure must be repaired and, if necessary, anti-corrosion measures must be taken Audi Paintwork Guideline.
• Mark correct position of spoiler on rear lid with adhesive strips (1) or a paper template.

📋 Procedure

1. Carefully heat spoiler with hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
2. Carefully release bonded connections (1 and 2) with wedge T10383/1 and at the same time pull off spoiler.
3. If rear lid has been damaged, repaired or renewed, paintwork structure must be repaired and, if necessary, anti-corrosion measures must be taken Audi Paintwork Guideline.
4. Clean contact surface for spoiler on rear lid with cleaning solutionD 009 401 04.
5. Position spoiler on rear lid (as a test):

6. Mark correct position of spoiler on rear lid with adhesive strips (1) or a paper template.
7. Apply primer D355 205 A2(item 1) to bonding surface (2) on rear lid evenly in one stroke using applicator (3).
8. Wipe area treated with primer once with a clean paper towel and allow to flash off for 10 minutes.
9. Fold ends (1) of protective film up 90° at outer edges of spoiler, as shown in illustration.
10. Position spoiler (2) according to markings made previously on rear lid and lightly press down on outer edges.
11. Slowly peel off protective film (2) at outer edges of spoiler. Proceed particularly carefully in vicinity of adhesive bridge (4) so that individual sections of protective film (5) on inside are removed at the same time.
12. Press on spoiler over entire length using roller3356, working from inside to outside along inside surface (direction of travel = front).

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