Audi A4: Spoiler

Overview - Spoiler

1 -  Adhesive Tape

2 -  Front Foam Seal

3 -  Nut

• 4 Nm
• Quantity: 4

4 -  Foam Seal

• For the securing pin
• Quantity: 3

5 -  Foam Seal

• For the clips
• Quantity: 7

6 -  Clip

• There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
• Quantity: 7

7 -  Spoiler

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Spoiler, Removing and Installing".

8 -  Rear Foam Seal

9 -  High-Mounted Brake Lamp

• Overview. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; High-Mounted Brake Lamp; Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp.

10 -  Aerodynamic Trim

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Aerodynamic Trim, Removing and Installing".

Spoiler, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Wedge Set -T10383-
• Wedge 1 -T10383/1-

Removing

- Remove the antennas. Refer to → Communication; Rep. Gr.91; Antenna Systems; Component Location Overview - Antenna Systems.

- Free up the wiring harness -1- and disconnect the connector -3-.

- Release the retainers in the direction of -arrows- and free up the cable grommets -2-.

- Remove the nuts -1-.

- Release the clip -2- with needle nose pliers -arrows-.

- Close the rear lid.

- Press the spoiler off of the rear lid using the -T10383/1- and remove it.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Check the foam seals -1 through 6- for damage.

• The foam seals -1 through 6- must rest on the clips, securing tabs, threaded pins and the spoiler.

- Place the spoiler on the rear lid and push it in until it engages audibly.

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Spoiler"

Aerodynamic Trim, Removing and Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Roller -3356-
• Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
• Wedge Set -T10383-
• Wedge 1 -T10383/1-
• Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
• Applicator -D 009 500 25-
• Bonding Agent -D 355 205 A2-

Removing

- Carefully warm up the aerodynamic trim -2- using the -VAS1978/14A-.

- Carefully pry the aerodynamic trim off the rear window -1- using the -T10383/1-.

- Remove the aerodynamic trim.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

- Clean the adhesive surface using the Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-.

- Fold back the ends of the protective film, or attach a pulling aid -2- to the protective film.

- Align the aerodynamic trim -4- to the rear window -1-.

- Remove the protective film from the pulling aid and from the adhesive tape -3-.

- Push the entire length of the aerodynamic trim on using the -3356-.

• Vehicle resting time is at least one hour at room temperature.
• It is durable after at least 24 hours.

READ NEXT: