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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)
- Special tools named: V.A.G 1416
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ 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.
- Heat rear lid in spoiler bonding area from inside with a hot air blower, e.g. V.A.G 1416.
- Starting at side, carefully lift spoiler off rear lid.
- Trim adhesive bead.
- If necessary, remove any remains of adhesive tape completely from rear lid.
- Clean bonding surface of rear lid with »D 009 401 04«.
- Pull protective paper off adhesive tape.
- Apply adhesive »D 476 KD9« as shown (∅ 4 mm) over entire width of spoiler.
- Position spoiler centrally on rear lid.
- Working outwards, gradually press spoiler firmly onto rear lid in area of adhesive tape at top and rear.
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