Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 Workshop Manual page 362

Tiguan 2016 ➤ , Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤
General body repairs, exterior - Edition 01.2018
– Using an applicator, apply the activator evenly and in one
stroke.
Drying time approx. 10 minutes.
– Then, immediately attach the new spoiler at the prescribed
positions using adhesive dots.
Procedure for old spoiler
Note
If a removed spoiler is reused, the corresponding adhesive strips
need to be prepared for this ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA) .
– Completely remove any adhesive residue.
– Thoroughly clean spoiler using cleaning solution.
– Cut back assembly adhesive to about 1 mm without damaging
paintwork.
The residual material serves as a primer for application of the new
adhesive.
– The cut surfaces do not require additional cleaning.
– Cut adhesive tape to the same size as the previous adhesive
strips.
– When doing this, make sure to leave a tab of the protective
film to allow for pulling off protective film.
– Remove backing only immediately before installation.
Note
Bonding surfaces must be free of dust and grease.
– Further installation is performed in the same way as for a new
spoiler ⇒ page 354 .
Procedure for new spoiler
– Apply assembly adhesive to bonding surfaces -6- and -7- with
hand cartridge gun - V.A.G 1628- on inside of spoiler -1-.
♦ Cross section of bead for bonding surface -6-: approx. 10 mm
× 10 mm; length of approx. 323 mm on each side
♦ Adhesive dot for bonding surface -7-: approx. 15 mm in diam‐
eter; height of approx. 10 mm on each side
– With the assistance of a second mechanic, position spoiler
-1- straight on rear lid -2-.
– Pull off backing film of double sided adhesive tape with re‐
moval aids in the sequence -3-, -4- and -5-.
– Check alignment and press down spoiler -1-.
– Press down spoiler -1- firmly to achieve final strength.
• Observe minimum curing period
2.2.3 Removing and installing trim
Special tools and workshop equipment required
354
Rep. gr.66 - Exterior equipment
⇒ page 351 .