TT 66-14-01

Tech Tips
Date: August 8, 2014
TT 66-14-01
Replacing the Side Spoilers (Flaps) 2015 GTI
Required
Parts:
Part number:
Alternative *(**)
Spoiler (left)
5G6 805 945 C
041
Spoiler
(right)
5G6 805 946 C
041
Cleaning
solution
D 009 401 04 *
3M 38983 general purpose
adhesive remover
Glass Primer
D 177 500 A1
**
3M 06396 adhesion promoter
Note:
This document shows how to replace the spoiler (flap) on one side only; we recommend replacing the
spoilers on both sides.
1. Remove the spoilers (flaps) following the steps in the ELSA repair manual:
Body  66 Exterior equipment  Spoiler  Removing and installing side spoiler.
2. Remove the (tape) residue from the windscreen and clean it thoroughly with cleaning solution D
009.401.04*.
3. Using a dry microfiber cloth, wipe the window dry and wait 5 minutes before proceeding with the
next step.
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4. Apply one layer of glass primer (D 177.500.A1**), apply the primer in one direction only (Figure 1
and 2).
Figure 1: Primed area in yellow
Figure 2: Apply primer and wipe in one direction
5. Directly after applying the primer, use a microfiber cloth to wipe off the primed surface in one swipe
as shown in Figure 2 (wipe in one direction only).
6. Again wait 5 minutes before proceeding to the next step.
*
Alternatively use 3M 38983 general purpose adhesive remover or other VOC-compliant
alternative, as regulated by your local VOC restrictions
**
Alternatively use 3M 06396 adhesion promoter or other VOC-compliant alternative, as
regulated by your local VOC restrictions
 (only use an alternative for this product if the recommended product is restricted
in your area)
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7. Remove the protective film from the upper part of the flap and install the flap by aligning it to the
edge of the rear spoiler as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Align the flap to the spoiler
8. Remove the protective film from the long side of the flap and Install the flap to the window glass by
aligning the lower side of the flap with the edge of the window glass as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Align the lower part of the flap to the edge of the window glass
9. Firmly press the flap (over the entire length).
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