REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Removal

1.  Open the liftgate.

2.  Remove the liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the caps.

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4.  Remove the nuts.

5.  Attach a piece of wire between the liftgate striker and liftgate latch to hold the liftgate in the half-opened position as shown below.

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6.  Pull the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) and remove it while detaching the clips.

Caution

•  When removing the rear spoiler clips, the rear spoiler may fall and be damaged. Perform the rear spoiler clip removal using two people.

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Installation

Note

•  To facilitate the procedure after rear spoiler installation, peel the protective tape adhered during removal before installing the rear spoiler.

1.  When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:

(1)  Remove the packing and protector remaining on the rear spoiler after removal.

(2)  Remove any grease and dirt from the packing and protector affixing area.

(3)  Affix packing and protector to the position shown in the figure.

(4)  If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.

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2.  Push the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), (3) and install the rear spoiler while install the clips.

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3.  Install the nuts.

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4.  Install the caps.

5.  Install the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)