Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 317

– Disconnect the hose -5- and the wire -4-.
For notes on the windshield washer system hose. Refer to ⇒ 

Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.  92 ; Rear Window Washer Sys‐

tem; Overview - Rear Window Washer System .
For notes on the high-mounted brake lamp wire. Refer to ⇒  Elec‐

trical Equipment; Rep. Gr.  94 ; High-Mounted Brake Lamp;

Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp .
Installing

– Check the foam rings -1- for the clips, centering pins and

threaded pins for damage, and replace if necessary.

– Check the foam strips -5 and 6- for damage and replace if

necessary.

– Check the felt strips (32 mm x 110 mm) -4- and foam strips (20

mm x 122 mm) -2- on the right and left sides for damage, and

replace if necessary.

– Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape -3- on the

left and right sides.

– Secure the hose -2- and wire -3-.

For notes on the windshield washer system hose. Refer to ⇒ 

Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.  92 ; Rear Window Washer Sys‐

tem; Overview - Rear Window Washer System .
For notes on the high-mounted brake lamp wire. Refer to ⇒  Elec‐

trical Equipment; Rep. Gr.  94 ; High-Mounted Brake Lamp;

Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp .
– Bring the spoiler on the edge of the roof -1- into the installation

position using the centering pin -7-.

– Push the spoiler on the edge of the roof -1- forcefully onto the

rear lid -arrows-, until the clips -8- engage.

– Place the hex nuts -6- on the threaded pins -5- and tighten.
Installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.
Tightening Specifications

2.3

Side Spoiler, Removing and Installing

Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower - VAS1978/14A-

Note

♦

The illustration shows the left side. The right side is identical.

♦

When removing the side spoiler the adhesive tapes are damaged.

♦

When using new specified adhesive tape the side spoiler can be reused.

– Warm the side spoiler -1- in the area of the adhesive strips

-2- using a -VAS1978/14A- .

– Remove the side spoiler -1- from the rear window and remove

downward from the spoiler on the edge of the roof -4-

-arrows-.

Installing a New Side Spoiler
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Professional Cleaning Cloth - VAS6006-

Note

♦

The illustration shows the left side. The right side is identical.

♦

The side spoiler -1- is attached with two-sided adhesive tape -2-.

– Place the side spoiler -1- on the rear window and mark the

position -3- with adhesive tape.

– Remove the side spoiler -1-.
– Clean the rear window at the marked areas -3- with cleaning

solution.

Note

♦

The application with help of the primer applicator must be performed in one step without stopping.

♦

A closed film must be produced on the glass surface.

♦

Avoid applying twice.