Spoiler, Removing And Installing, A5 SPORTBACK: 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, A5 SPORTBACK AND RS 5 - 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.
-- Position the spoiler -2- on the rear lid -3- using a second technician.
- Position the spoiler in the center with the : T40377/1 .
- Position the left spoiler on the outer edge using the : T40377/2 .
- Position the right spoiler on the outer edge using the : T40377/3 .
- Mark the position of the spoiler with spacers -1-.
-- 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 -1- 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 -2-.
- Dimension -a- = 5 mm ± 1.5 mm
- Dimension -b- = 4 mm ± 1 mm
-- Position the spoiler -4- according to the spacers -2- applied on the rear lid -3- and align to the side.
-- Remove the protective film on the removal aid -1- from the inside outward.
-- Press on the spoiler first on the outer edge and then on the inner edge over the entire length.
- Vehicle resting time is at least 24 hours at room temperature.