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Spoiler: Service and Repair

SPOILER







Removal and Installation
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







2. Disconnect the electrical connector and the rear windshield washer hose from the rear spoiler.







3. Remove the 4 rear spoiler nuts.
- Remove the 2 nut covers.
- Remove the 4 nuts.







4. Place a piece of tape on the liftgate to protect the paint.







5. NOTE: There are 4 pin type retainers on the bottom of the spoiler. When removing the spoiler it is difficult to access the retainers to release them from the liftgate. It may be necessary to pry upward on the rear spoiler to release it from the retainers. Do not pry on the window.

Remove the rear spoiler.
- Place a pry bar between the liftgate and the spoiler.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Replace any retainers broken during removal.