Removing and Installing Front Spoiler
631519 Removing And Installing Front Spoiler
Tools
Preliminary work
Remove cover for lock mount.
Remove front section of front wheel housing liner on the left and right.
Removing front spoiler
Undoing front spoiler underneath
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- underneath the front spoiler -2-.
Undoing Front Spoiler Underneath:
Undoing front spoiler at the sides
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the sides of the front spoiler -2-.
Undoing Front Spoiler At The Sides:
Disconnecting electrical plug connection
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Disconnect wiring harness -1-. Press lug -arrow A- and pull plug connection apart -arrow B-.
Disconnecting Electrical Plug Connection:
Removing hose for headlight cleaning system
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
NOTE:
- Only in vehicles with headlight cleaning system.
- A tight hose can be pulled off more easily if it is heated with a hot-air gun.
- Collect windscreen washer system fluid with a suitable container.
1. Press in lock -2- and pull water feed line for headlight cleaning system -2- apart -Pfeilrichtungen-.
Removing Hose For Headlight Cleaning System:
Undoing front apron at the top
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Open front end fixing devices -1- using assembly tool T10118 at the guides -2- of the front spoiler in-direction of arrow-.
Undoing Front Spoiler At The Top:
2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the top of the front spoiler -2-.
Undoing Front Spoiler At The Top:
3. Remove front spoiler -2- by pulling it towards the front.
Installing front spoiler
Securing front spoiler at the top
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
NOTE: Ensure water and electrical lines are laid properly.
1. Check retaining strip for front apron and replace if necessary.
2. Check sheetmetal nuts -3-, replace if necessary.
3. Position the front spoiler -2- on the body at the front.
Securing Front Spoiler At The Top:
4. Screw in fastening screws -1- at the top on the front apron -2- and tighten to the specified torque. Final tightening 2.1 ftlb.
5. Engage locks -1- at the guides -2- of the front spoiler and lock in -direction of arrow- using a plastic wedge.
Securing Front Spoiler At The Top:
Securing front spoiler at the sides
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Screw in fastening screws -1- laterally on the front apron -2- and tighten to the specified torque. Final tightening 2.1 ftlb.
Securing Front Spoiler At The Sides:
Locking hose for headlight cleaning system
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
NOTE: Only in vehicles with headlight cleaning system.
1. Connect water feed line for headlight cleaning -1- -arrows-.
Locking Hose For Headlight Cleaning System:
Locking electric plug connection
Main Illustration Of Front Apron:
1. Press in -1- electric plug connection -arrow A- until it engages audibly.
Locking Electric Plug Connection:
Securing front spoiler underneath
Main Illustration - Front Apron:
1. Screw in fastening screws -1- at the bottom on the front apron -2- and tighten to the specified torque. Final tightening 2.1 ftlb.
Securing Front Spoiler Underneath:
2. Check gap dimensions on lid, wing and main headlight. Undo fastening screws if necessary and adjust gap dimensions by moving front apron.
Subsequent work
Install front section of front wheel housing liner on the left and right.
Install cover for lock mount.