Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing roof spoiler
Note
| The side spoiler remains installed. |
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Remove rear lid trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Unscrew hexagon nuts -3- from stud
-2-. |
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Forcefully press roof spoiler -1-
upwards -arrows- out of clips
-7-. |
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Disconnect hose -5- and electrical wire
-4-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Check foam rings -1- of clips, centring
pins and threaded studs for damage and renew them, if necessary. |
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Check foam strips -5- and
-6- for damage, and renew them if
necessary. |
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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. |
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Pull protective film off adhesive tape -3-
at left and right. |
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Secure hose -2- and electrical wire
-3-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Fit roof spoiler -1- in installation
position using centring pins -7-. |
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Press roof spoiler -1- hard onto rear
lid -arrows- until clips
-8- engage. |
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Place hexagon nuts -6- onto studs
-5- and tighten. |
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Specified torque
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - roof spoiler“. |
1 -
Side spoiler
2 -
Adhesive strips
Part of side spoiler
3 -
Rear window
4 -
Removal ...
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot air ...
Other materials:
Identification of Denso heater and air conditioning unit
Note
Pay attention to correct assignment when replacing
components. The combination of different makes of component is
not permitted
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue.
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Remove left centre console trim ...
Releasing gas from gas strut
–
Clamp gas strut in vice in area x = 50 mm.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when sawing.
Cover area of saw cut with a cloth.
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Introduction
This repair manual is intended to provide technicians and
fitters with the basic knowledge required for performing trained
work on these systems.
Note
Successful completion of a training course such as AB160 or
ST160 ...
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Assembly overview - side spoiler
Removing and installing side spoiler