Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the Liftgate Upper Trim.
(Refer to Liftgate - "LIFTGATE TRIM ")
Disconnect the washer nozzle (A) and high mounted stop lamp connector (B).

Fig 1: Locating Washer Nozzle And High Mounted Stop Lamp Connector
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Remove the cap (A) and then loosen the rear spoiler mounting nuts (A).
Tightening Torque:

5.9 - 6.4 N.m (0.6 - 0.65 kgf.m, 4.3 - 4.7 lb.ft)

Fig 2: Loosening Rear Spoiler Mounting Nuts
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Remove the rear spoiler (A).

Fig 3: Locating Rear Spoiler

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Make sure the connector is connected properly.
Replace any damaged clips.