Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Active Spoiler Motor: Service and Repair
Rear Spoiler Motor, Removing And Installing
Removing
NOTE: Rear Spoiler Control Module J223 and Rear Spoiler Motor V52 are integrated in one component and are designated in this description as rear
spoiler drive.
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Raise rear spoiler "manually".
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Remove rear lower lid trim
CAUTION: Before working on electrical system: Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.
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Disconnect harness connector from rear spoiler drive - 4 - - arrow -.
NOTE: Harness connectors in wiring harness can be unhooked from bracket at lower guide tube - 5 -.
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Loosen bolt - 1 - and open hose clip - 2 - (unhook).
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Remove bolts - 3 - and remove drive - 4 - from lower guide tube - 5 -. Tightening torque: Bolts - 3 - = 2.5 Nm
Installing
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Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
Additionally, the following work steps must be carried out:
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Before installing rear spoiler drive, check or reinstate parallel movement.
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After completing drive installation, lower rear spoiler first, then "manually" raise and lower it completely again to initiate drive limit stop
positions.