Spoiler: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT: Installation is in the reverse order of removal. But, the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
a. Remove the 19 clips and luggage compartment door cover.
2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 nuts.
b. Put protective tape.
c. Using a heat light, heat the spoiler to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.
d. Tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or similar object.
e. Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: If reusing the rear spoiler, take care not to damage the rear spoiler. Do not damage the body.
f. Remove the 5 clips and rear spoiler.
3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
b. Remove the protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
d. Clean the rear spoiler (if reusing the spoiler).
1. Using a heat light, heat the rear spoiler to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively.
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the rear spoiler.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
4. Install new adhesive tape to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.