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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 (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID )
  2. Open the trunk lid Remove the nuts, and if equipped, disconnect the rearview camera/trunk release (12P) connector (A) from inside the trunk lid
    Fig 1: Trunk Lid Spoiler With Torque Specification (Open Position)
    G05988509Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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
    Fig 2: Identifying Trunk Lid Spoiler (Close Position)
    G05988510Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Pull out the trunk lid spoiler (A) to release the clips, then remove the spoiler from the trunk lid
    Fig 3: Identifying Trunk Lid Spoiler And Clips
    G05988511Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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

    Adhesive tape (A) Thickness 1 mm (0.04 in) Width 5 mm (0.2 in) Length 602 mm (23.7 in) 

    Adhesive tape (B) Thickness 1.5 mm (0.06 in) Width 5 mm (0.2 in) Length 49 mm (1.93 in) 

    Adhesive tape (C). Thickness 1.5 mm (0.06 in) Width 5 mm (0.2 in.) Length 473 mm (18.6 in) 

    Adhesive tape (D). Thickness 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) Width 5 mm (0.2 in) Length 23 mm (0.91 in) 

    Adhesive tape (E) Thickness 1.5 mm (0.06 in) Width 5 mm (0.2 in) Length 90 mm (3.54 in) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Trunk Lid Spoiler
    G05988512Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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
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