Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing side spoiler
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416 |
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Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar. |
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The side spoiler cannot be removed without damage. |
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Apply hot air to side spoiler -1- in
area of adhesive strips -2- using hot air
blower -V.A.G 1416-. |
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Pull side spoiler -1- off rear window
-arrow a-, and pull it downwards off roof
spoiler -arrow b-. |
| Installing new side spoiler |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Professional cleaning cloth -VAS 6006- |
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| Only the left side is shown. The right side is similar. |
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| The side spoiler -1- is bonded with
double-sided adhesive tape -2-. |
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Place side spoiler -1- on rear window,
and mark the position with adhesive tape. |
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Remove side spoiler -1-. |
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Clean rear window and roof spoiler in marked area
-5- using cleaning solution. |
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The application must be performed in one motion without
interruption using primer applicator. |
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A complete film must cover the glass surface. |
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Ensure to apply only one layer. |
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Apply glass/paint primer uniformly to bonding surface
-3- on rear window, and wipe if off
slightly using professional cleaning cloth -VAS 6006-. |
| Glass/paint primer flash-off time: 5 minutes. |
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Pull protective film -4- in upper area
off double-sided adhesive tape -2-. |
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Slide side spoiler -1- under roof
spoiler -arrow-, and align side spoiler. |
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Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto roof
spoiler. |
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Pull protective film -4- off
double-sided adhesive tape -2- which is to
be attached to the window. |
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Firmly press side spoiler -1- onto rear
window -3--arrow b-. |
| Installing removed side spoiler |
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If a removed side spoiler is reused, the corresponding
adhesive strips need to be prepared for this. |
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Use an adhesive tape as per
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. |
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Completely remove any adhesive residue. |
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Clean spoiler -4- thoroughly using
cleaning solution. |
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Prime bonding surfaces -3- evenly in
one stroke. |
| Glass/paint primer flash-off time: 5 minutes. |
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Cut adhesive strips -3- to size as
shown in illustration. |
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When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective film
-2- to allow for pulling off protective
film -dimension a-. |
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Further installation is performed in the same way as for a new
spoiler
→ Anchor. |
Removing
Note
The side spoiler remains installed.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing lower steering column trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Remove upper steering column trim
→ Chapter.
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Examples of Correct and Incorrect
Seating Positions
Correct seating position:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger's feet must
be on the floor:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
slide forward on the seat cushion:
Incorrect seating position - the passenger must not
recline the backrest to a laying down position when the
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Vehicle Labeling
It is important to understand your vehicle's original tire
sizes and pressures, and the GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) and GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
This information can be found on two labels attached to
Model X.
Tire and Loading Information Label
Vehicle Certificatio ...
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