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Removal (from 07/2011)





EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR SPOILER (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear spoiler cover.





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2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Using an infrared light, heat the rear spoiler.





CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself on the hot body panel or with the infrared light.

HINT
Do not heat the vehicle body excessively.

(c) While pulling the rear spoiler towards the back of the vehicle, disengage the 4 clips and pin while peeling off the double-sided tape. Then remove the rear spoiler.