Spoiler: Service and Repair
REAR SPOILERREPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER
2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
b. Using a heat light, heat the body moulding to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat rear spoiler excessively.
c. Tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or a similar object.
d. 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.
e. Remove the rear spoiler.
3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER
a. Using a heat light, heat the body rear spoiler surface to 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat body excessively.
b. Remove the protective tape from the body.
c. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
d. Clean the rear spoiler (if reusing the rear spoiler).
1. Using a heat light, heat the body rear spoiler to 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F).
NOTE: Do not heat body excessively.
2. Remove the adhesive tape from the rear spoiler.
3. Wipe off stains with cleaner.
4. Apply new adhesive tape to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.
e. Using a heat light, heat the body and rear spoiler.
HINT:
- Body: 40 - 60 degrees C (104 - 140 degrees F)
- Rear spoiler: 20 - 30 degrees C (68 - 86 degrees F)
NOTE: Do not heat body excessively.
f. Lift the rear spoiler release sheet from the face rear spoiler.
NOTE:
- When the rear spoiler release sheet is removed, take care that no dirt or no dust can get onto the uncoated area.
- Do not apply excessive force onto the rear spoiler, but steady pressure with your thumbs.