Audi Q7: Spoiler
Overview - Spoiler
![Overview - Spoiler](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_543.webp)
1 - Side Spoiler
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Side Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
2 - Foam Seal
3 - Clip
4 - Clip
5 - Foam Seal
- For the securing pin
- Replace if damaged
- Quantity: 3
6 - Bolt
7 - Spoiler
- Removing and Installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Spoiler, Removing and Installing".
8 - Rear Foam Seal
9 - Front Foam Seal
10 - Foam Seal
11 - Nut
12 - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
- Overview. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; High-Mounted Brake Lamp; Overview -
High-Mounted Brake Lamp.
Spoiler, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
- Remove the rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to
→ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.70; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels;
Rear Lid Upper Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 3-.
- Free up the cable grommets -2-
by releasing the retainers -arrows-.
![A66-11522](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_544.webp)
- Remove the nuts -2 and 3- and
the bolt -1-.
- Close the rear lid.
- Remove the spoiler -4- with the
-T10383/1- from the rear lid.
- If the spoiler is to be replaced, also remove the following
components:
- High-mounted brake lamp. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; High-Mounted Brake Lamp;
High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb Removing and Installing.
![A66-11495](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_545.webp)
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Check the anti-friction film -1-
and foam seals -arrows- for damage,
- The foam seals must be resting on the clips
-3-, the securing tabs
-2- and the threaded pins
-4-.
![A66-11496](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_546.webp)
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Spoiler"
Side Spoiler, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Roller -3356-
- Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
- Wedge Set -T10383-
- Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
Removing
- Carefully warm the spoiler -2-
using the -VAS1978/14A-.
- Carefully pry up the spoiler in the area of the clips
-3- using a -T10383/1- from the
rear lid -1-.
- Remove the spoiler.
![A66-11497](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_547.webp)
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Check the foam seal -4- for
damage.
- Clean the adhesive surface using the Cleaning Solution -D
009 401 04-.
- Fold back the ends of the protective film, or attach a
pulling aid to the protective film -3-.
- Align the spoiler -6- with an
alignment pin -2- on the rear lid
-1-.
- Remove the protective film from the pulling aids and from
the adhesive tape -5-.
- Push on the spoiler until it engages audibly on the rear
lid.
- Push the entire length of the spoiler on using the -3356-.
- Vehicle resting time is at least one hour at room
temperature.
- It is durable after at least 24 hours.
![A66-11498](images/books/3007/audi_q7_spoiler_548.webp)
READ NEXT:
Overview - Trim Molding and Covers
Overview - Trim Molding
1 - Front Door
2 - Rear Door
3 - Clip
With "front door" label
4 - Clip
With "rear door" label
Trim Molding, Removing and Installing, Front Door
Removing
- Using a small screwdriver -2-,
pry the trim molding -1- out of the
clip at the opening -arrow-.
- Carefully pry the entire leng
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Roller -3356-
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS1978/14A-
Wedge Set -T10383-
Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
Applicator -D 009 500 25
SEE MORE:
Front Seat Ventilation
Components that are involved in the activation of the front
seat ventilation
The Front A/C Display Control Head -E87- sends the request
to switch on the seat ventilation (and seat heating) for the
front seats to the respective control module via the data bus
(the affected
HID Headlamp Usage and Safety Precautions
Never replace bulbs if you are not familiar with the
procedures, safety precautions and tools.
WARNING
Danger to life due to high voltage.
For work on the yellow high voltage symbol marked
areas HID headlamp must be de-energized.
Turn off the i