Removing and installing side spoiler: VW Golf VII

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.
• Place side spoiler (1) on rear window, and mark the position with adhesive tape.
• The application must be performed in one motion without interruption using primer applicator.A complete film must cover the glass surface.Ensure to apply only one layer.
• If a removed side spoiler is reused, the corresponding adhesive strips need to be prepared for this.Use an adhesive tape as per Electronic Parts Catalogue "“ETKA”".
• When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective film (2) to allow for pulling off protective film (dimension a).

📋 Procedure

1. Apply hot air to side spoiler (1) in area of adhesive strips (2) using hot air blowerV.A.G 1416.
2. Pull side spoiler (1) off rear window (arrow a), and pull it downwards off roof spoiler (arrow b). [Note: Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar.] [Note: The side spoiler (1) is bonded with double-sided adhesive tape (2).]
3. Place side spoiler (1) on rear window, and mark the position with adhesive tape.
4. Remove side spoiler (1).
5. Clean rear window and roof spoiler in marked area (5) using cleaning solution. [Note: The application must be performed in one motion without interruption using primer applicator.A complete film must cover the glass surface.Ensure to apply only one layer.]

6. Apply glass/paint primer uniformly to bonding surface (3) on rear window, and wipe if off slightly using professional cleaning clothVAS 6006.
7. Pull protective film (4) in upper area off double-sided adhesive tape (2).
8. Slide side spoiler (1) under roof spoiler (arrow), and align side spoiler.
9. Firmly press side spoiler (1) onto roof spoiler.
10. Pull protective film (4) off double-sided adhesive tape (2) which is to be attached to the window.
11. Firmly press side spoiler (1) onto rear window (3)(arrow b). [Note: If a removed side spoiler is reused, the corresponding adhesive strips need to be prepared for this.Use an adhesive tape as per Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
12. Completely remove any adhesive residue.
13. Clean spoiler (4) thoroughly using cleaning solution.
14. Prime bonding surfaces (3) evenly in one stroke.
15. Cut adhesive strips (3) to size as shown in illustration.
16. When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective film (2) to allow for pulling off protective film (dimension a).
17. Further installation is performed in the same way as for a new spoiler .

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