REAR SPOILER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSIST GRIP

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  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER

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  3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    When removing the rear spoiler sub-assembly, heat the vehicle body and rear spoiler sub-assembly using a heat light.

    Heating Temperature
    Item Temperature
    Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Rear Spoiler Sub-assembly 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

    Note

    Do not heat the vehicle body or rear spoiler sub-assembly excessively.


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      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the rear spoiler sub-assembly.

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      Remove the 2 nuts.

    3. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and rear spoiler sub-assembly.

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      *a Wooden Block *b Piano Wire
      *c Double-sided Tape *d Stud Bolt
      *e Clip - -

    4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

    5. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the rear spoiler sub-assembly to the vehicle body.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

    6. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the rear spoiler sub-assembly.