Active Spoiler Switch: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Micro Switches For Rear Spoiler






Remove micro switches

1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- for holder, micro switch -1- on the right hydraulic cylinder (4 screws) and remove holder.






2. Press the micro switch carefully out of the bracket using a screwdriver.






3. Open the protective sleeve of the wiring harness by a few centimeters and cut wiring of micro switch using a pair of side cutters.

Installing micro switches

1. Carefully push the new micro switch into the holder -1-. The micro switch with the blue lead at the top and the micro switch with the grey lead at the bottom.

- The operating principle of the micro switches differs (NO or NC contacts)

2. Join wires using crimp connector and crimping tool. -> Tools
- Cut off lines to different lengths (due to the shrink connection).
- Slide shrink-fit hose over the leads.
- Strip 10 mm of insulation off the wires.
- Connect wires with crimp connectors (do not confuse colours of the individual wires).
- Shrink shrink-fit hoses with a hot-air gun. It is essential that all wires are watertight.
- Wrap commercially available PVC tape all around the area of the connection points.

3. Position holder with micro switch -1- on the hydraulic cylinder. Fastening screws -2- Tightening torque: 0.5 Nm. (0.5 ftlb.)






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