Spoiler: Service and Repair

Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement

For Some Models

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the trunk lid trim panel. Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Lid Trim Panel

2. Open the trunk lid. Remove the nuts, and disconnect the trunk release switch connector (A) from inside the trunk lid.






3. Close the trunk lid, and while gently puling out the edge of the trunk lid spoiler (A), carefully cut the double-sided adhesive tape (B) along the edge of the spoiler. Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.






4. Pull out the trunk lid spoiler (A) to release the clips, then remove the spoiler from the trunk lid.

5. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

6. Remove the grommets (B) from the trunk lid, then insert the grommets into the clips on the trunk lid spoiler.

7. If you are reusing the original trunk lid spoiler, carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trunk lid spoiler. Also carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trunk lid. Clean the spoiler and the trunk lid surfaces with a shop towel dampened in isopropyl alcohol.






8. Attach new double-sided adhesive tape to the edge of the trunk lid spoiler (F) as shown.





9. Fold the edge of each adhesive backing from the double-sided adhesive tape.

10. Hold the spoiler up, and fit the clips into the hole in the trunk lid, then push on the spoiler until the clips snap into place securely.

11. Carefully pull the adhesive backing away, and push on the double-sided adhesive tape portions to make adhesive stick securely.

12. Reconnect the trunk release switch connector, and reinstall the nuts.