Spoiler, Removing And Installing, A4 Sedan And A5 Coupe: Installing

• The vehicle and the spoiler must be at room temperature.
• The adhesive surfaces must be free of dirt and grease.
• Cut the adhesive bead back/evenly just before installing, but do not completely remove.
• Do not prime or use a cleaning solution on the adhesive bead.
• The spoiler must be attached within 15 minutes of applying the adhesive.

-- Remove the adhesive residue from the body.

-- Cut back the residue of the adhesive bead -item  ) OVERVIEW - SPOILER, A4 SEDAN AND A5 COUPE - List Item: Adhesive Bead with a cutting blade just before installing the window spoiler, but do not remove all of it.

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The residue acts as a base for the adhesive to be applied.

-- Clean the adhesive surface from the adhesive tape on the body with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04  and let it dry.

-- Clean the adhesive surface on the spoiler with Cleaning Solution: D 009 401 04  and let it dry.

-- Fold back the end of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -3- to the protective film.

-- Apply an adhesive bead of One-Part MS Assembly Adhesive: D 172 090 A2  centered in the adhesive bed over the entire area to be riveted on the spoiler -1-.

• Dimension -a- = 4 mm ± 1 mm
• Dimension -b- = 5 mm ± 1.5 mm

-- Place the spoiler -1- on the rear lid -2- and align to the side.

-- Remove the protective film on the removal aid from the inside outward.

-- Press on the spoiler first on the outer edge -arrow A- and then on the inner edge -arrow B- over the entire length.

• Vehicle resting time is at least 24 hours at room temperature.