rear spoiler hydraulics
 

I had a leak in the hydraulic pump that actuates the rear wing and after taking it apart and replacing the broken component I am having a problem putting it back together. When I opened up the pump things came out in pieces so I didn't get a good chance to see how things fit together and am stuck trying to figure out where the two circlips go. I've read a few threads about people doing the same but not come across a reference to the clips. Is anyone able to shed some light?

Anything on google or youtube regarding parts breakdown or diagrams? Perhaps search pump manufacturer. Just a thought.

Also available, should care to choose a different route, is a complete electric setup doing away with the hydraulics all together.

I went with this option

http://ebwerks.com/models-996997.html

until i found out that the techart wing doesn't work with this kit unless modifications are done.

. More info https://rennkit.com/product-info/996turbo-eram/

The retaining rings are used as a "seat" and fit between the brass cylinders and the white plastic piece. They are not used in the traditional application of retaining anything.

To save yourself a lot of time and trouble, just remove your deck lid whenever you work on the hydraulics. It literally takes about a minute to unplug the cable and remove the 4 bolts. Then, bring it in the house and do the work in a nice comfortable environment.

There are some pictures here that may help... DIY Spoiler Thread

Yup.

I recently bought a spare spoiler setup just to swap a set of good rams for my dead ones.

There are multiple companies that rebuild the hydraulics, and I like to have rebuilt stuff ready to swap in so that the car has virtually no downtime. So I now have an entire rear spoiler setup all apart ready to be cores for someone else.

Exploded View
 

Here's an exploded view of the hydraulics, hope this helps.

Thanks everyone. Great info.