Note
| The side spoiler remains installed. |
| – |
Remove rear lid trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
| – |
Unscrew hexagon nuts -3- from stud
-2-. |
| – |
Forcefully press roof spoiler -1-
upwards -arrows- out of clips
-7-. |
| – |
Disconnect hose -5- and electrical wire
-4-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Check foam rings -1- of clips, centring
pins and threaded studs for damage and renew them, if necessary. |
| – |
Check foam strips -5- and
-6- for damage, and renew them if
necessary. |
| – |
Check felt strips (32 mm x 110 mm) -4-and
foam strips (20 mm x 122 mm) -2- at right
and left for damage, and renew them if necessary. |
| – |
Pull protective film off adhesive tape -3-
at left and right. |
| – |
Secure hose -2- and electrical wire
-3-. |
| For notes on hose of window washer system refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. |
| For notes on electrical wiring of additional brake light refer to
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
| – |
Fit roof spoiler -1- in installation
position using centring pins -7-. |
| – |
Press roof spoiler -1- hard onto rear
lid -arrows- until clips
-8- engage. |
| – |
Place hexagon nuts -6- onto studs
-5- and tighten. |
| – |
Specified torque
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - roof spoiler“. |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing roof spoiler — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I remove the Golf Mk7 roof spoiler?
Remove the rear lid trim, lift out the cap, unscrew the hexagon nuts and remove the spoiler. The side spoiler stays installed.
Can the Golf Mk7 roof spoiler be refitted after removal?
Yes. Refit the fasteners with foam rings and tighten to the specified torque. The foam rings ensure a watertight seal.
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Side spoiler
2 -
Adhesive strips
Part of side spoiler
3 -
Rear window
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Removal ...
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment
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