For Some Models
NOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.
- Remove the trunk lid trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TRUNK LID ).
- Open the trunk lid. Remove the nuts, and disconnect the trunk release switch connector (A) from inside the trunk lid.
- Close the trunk lid, and while gently pulling out the edge of the trunk lid spoiler (A), carefully cut the double-sided adhesive tapes (B) along the edge of the spoiler.
- Pull out the trunk lid spoiler (A) to detach the clips, then remove the spoiler from the trunk lid.
- Remove the grommets (B) from the trunk lid, then insert the grommets into the clips on the trunk lid spoiler.
- If the clips and the grommets are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them as an assembly with new ones.
- If you are reusing the original trunk lid spoiler, carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tapes from the trunk lid spoiler. Also carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tapes from the trunk lid. Clean the spoiler and trunk lid surfaces with a shop towel dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 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)
- Fold the edge of each adhesive backing from the double-sided adhesive tape.
- Hold up the spoiler, and fit the clips into the holes in the trunk lid, then push on the spoiler until the clips snap into place securely.
- Carefully pull the adhesive backing away, and push on the double-sided adhesive tape areas to make adhesive stick securely.
- Reconnect the trunk release switch connector, and reinstall the nuts.