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Removing and installing spoiler for rear lid - Saloon, equipment versions: DTM and S line — AUDI

Removing and installing spoiler for rear lid - Saloon, equipment versions: DTM and S line on Audi: 10 steps.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

  • Special tools named: V.A.G 1416

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ For safety reasons, use adhesive D 476 KD7 when installing the spoiler.You must NOT drive the vehicle until the minimum drying time of 4 hours at ambient temperature has elapsed, as the vehicle is otherwise not safe to drive. — Remove rear lid trim.
  2. Heat rear lid in spoiler bonding area from inside with a hot air blower, e.g. V.A.G 1416.
  3. Starting at side, carefully lift spoiler off rear lid.
  4. Trim adhesive bead.
  5. If necessary, remove any remains of adhesive tape completely from rear lid.
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  1. Clean bonding surface of rear lid with »D 009 401 04«.
  2. Pull protective paper off adhesive tape.
  3. Apply adhesive »D 476 KD9« as shown (∅ 4 mm) over entire width of spoiler.
  4. Position spoiler centrally on rear lid.
  5. Working outwards, gradually press spoiler firmly onto rear lid in area of adhesive tape at top and rear.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.