631519 Removing and installing front spoiler
WM 631519 Removing and installing front spoiler
Tools
Technical values
Preliminary work
Remove cover for lock mount. -> 703919 Removing and installing lock mount cover - "Removing" section 70391900 Removing and installing cover for front lock mount
Remove front section of front wheel housing liner on the left and right. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - "Removing" section Service and Repair
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
Information
- Only for vehicles with headlight cleaning system.
Information
- 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 -direction of arrow-.
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
Information
- Ensure water and electrical lines are laid properly.
1. Check retaining strip for front apron and replace if necessary. -> 631719 Removing and installing retaining strip
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
Information
- Only for 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: 2.8 Nm (2 ftlb.)
Securing front spoiler underneath
2. Check gap dimensions on lid, wing and main headlight. If necessary, unscrew fastening screws and adjust the gap dimensions by moving the front spoiler. -> 5000IN Diagram - body gap dimensions
Subsequent work
Install front section of front wheel housing liner on the left and right. -> 505619 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner - "Installing" section Service and Repair
Install cover for lock mount. -> 703919 Removing and installing lock mount cover - "Installing" section 70391900 Removing and installing cover for front lock mount