Spoiler: Service and Repair

REAR AIR SPOILER

Removal and Installation












Removal

1.Remove trunk lid finisher.
2.Disconnect high mounted stop lamp connector, if equipped.
3.Remove the rear air spoiler nuts.
4.Using a suitable tool carefully release and lift the rear air spoiler from the gaskets.
5.Using a suitable tool, carefully pry upward to release the foam tape (gasket) from trunk lid surface.

CAUTION:
Use care not to damage painted surfaces during removal or releasing of adhesive backed foam tapes.
6.Release the high mounted stop lamp connector and grommet, if equipped from trunk lid, then remove rear air spoiler.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- Before installing, be sure there are no gaps or waves in the foam tape (gasket) where the surfaces meet.
- During installation, be sure grommet of high mounted stop lamp harness is fully seated into trunk lid opening prior to final rear air spoiler placement.
- Before installing rear air spoiler, clean the surface where it will be mounted with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.

CAUTION:
Some plastic surfaces may become damaged if contacted by alcohol. Cover and protect the rear combination lamp assemblies. If alcohol does come into contact with the lenses, immediately wash the surface with water.