Removing and installing roof spoiler: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear lid trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Assembly overview - rear lid trim.
2. Lift out cap.
3. Unscrew hexagon nuts (3) from stud (2).
4. Forcefully press roof spoiler (1) upwards (arrows) out of clips (7).
5. Disconnect hose (5) and electrical wire (4).

6. Check foam rings (1) of clips, centring pins and threaded studs for damage and renew them, if necessary.
7. Check foam strips (5) and (6) for damage, and renew them if necessary.
8. Check felt strips (32 mm x 110 mm) (4)and foam strips (20 mm x 122 mm) (2) at right and left for damage, and renew them if necessary.
9. Pull protective film off adhesive tape (3) at left and right.
10. Secure hose (2) and electrical wire (3).
11. Fit roof spoiler (1) in installation position using centring pins (7).
12. Press roof spoiler (1) hard onto rear lid (arrows) until clips (8) engage.
13. Place hexagon nuts (6) onto studs (5) and tighten.
14. Specified torque Assembly overview - roof spoiler.

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