Removing and installing side piece of spoiler, Polo »Blue GT« — VW
Removing and installing side piece of spoiler, Polo »Blue GT« on VW: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)
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- Only the left side is shown. The right side is analogous.
- Always ensure that the correct materials are used for the various individual steps. — Lay side spoiler (1) on rear window and mark position with adhesive tape (5).
- The application must be performed in one motion without interruption using primer applicator.A complete film must cover the glass surface.
📋 Procedure
- Insert cutting cord (3) under (arrow) under side spoiler (1).
- Cut through adhesive sealant using pull handlesV.A.G 1351/1(3) and cutting cord (2).
- Warm upper section side spoiler (1) near roof spoiler (4) using hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
- Carefully pull side spoiler (1) off rear window and roof spoiler. [Note: Only the left side is shown. The right side is analogous.] [Note: The side spoiler (1) is factory-bonded with double-sided adhesive tape (2) and (3)]
- ⚠ Always ensure that the correct materials are used for the various individual steps. — Lay side spoiler (1) on rear window and mark position with adhesive tape (5).
- Remove side spoiler (1).
- Clean rear window with cleaning solution.
- Then apply glass and paint primer (6) to bonding surfaces on rear window and allow to dry. [Note: The application must be performed in one motion without interruption using primer applicator.A complete film must cover the glass surface.]
- Apply glass and paint primer to bonding surfaces (4) of side spoiler (1) and allow to dry.
- Apply 1-pack window adhesive to bonding surface (3) of side spoiler (1).
- Align side spoiler (1) with roof spoiler.
- Pull backing (2) off double-sided adhesive tape from top to bottom.
- Press side spoiler (1) vertically against rear window in (direction of arrow).
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