Spoiler: Service and Repair

REAR SPOILER

REMOVAL

REMOVAL - SPOILER WING




1. If the rear spoiler is not already in the up position, raise the rear spoiler by pushing the top of the manual override switch (1).




2. Remove the four screws (1) then remove the rear spoiler wing (2) from the rear spoiler linkage.

REMOVAL - MOUNTING PLATE




1. Remove the spoiler wing (2) from the linkage.




2. Open the rear liftgate.
3. Remove the lower trim panel (1).




4. Disconnect the spoiler electrical connections (1).




5. Remove the two drain tubes from the mounting plate.
6. Remove the sixteen mounting plate nuts (1) from the rear liftgate.
7. Remove the two mounting plate nuts (2) from the rear liftgate.
8. Lower the liftgate down and pull the mounting plate out of the rear liftgate.




9. Remove the mounting bracket from the mounting plate by removing the two bolts (1).

REMOVAL - MOTOR

CAUTION: The spoiler must be in its up position to remove the motor. If the spoiler cannot be put in its up position the entire spoiler assembly must be replaced.




1. Remove the spoiler wing (8).
2. Remove the lower liftgate. Refer to Trim Panel.
3. Remove the mounting plate.




4. Remove the three screws (1) attaching the motor to the bracket.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION - SPOILER WING




1. Install the rear spoiler wing (2) onto the spoiler linkage. Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).
2. Install the four screws (1) attaching the rear spoiler wing the linkage.




3. Move the spoiler to its down position verifying the spoiler wings alignment to the vehicle's body.

INSTALLATION - MOUNTING PLATE




1. Install the mounting bracket to the mounting plate. Tighten to 8 N.m (71 in.lbs.).




2. Install the mounting plate to the rear liftgate.
3. Install the sixteen mounting nuts (1) attaching the mounting plate to the rear liftgate. Tighten to 2.5 N.m (19 in.lbs.).
4. Install the two mounting nuts (2) attaching the mounting plate to the rear liftgate. Tighten to 2.5 N.m (19 in.lbs.).
5. Install the two drain tubes.




6. Connect the spoiler electrical connections (1).




7. Install the lower trim panel (1).




8. Install the spoiler wing (2) to the linkage (1).




9. Verify the rear spoiler operation by using the manual override switch to operate the spoiler making sure there is smooth operation and proper alignment.

INSTALLATION - MOTOR




1. Install the three screws (1) attaching the motor to the bracket.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Install the mounting plate.
4. Install the spoiler wing.