Rear Spoiler Sub-ASSY: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS )

When replacing the spoiler, heat the body and spoiler using a heat light.

Heating temperature:

HEATING TEMPERATURE TABLE

Item	Temperature
Body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Spoiler	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTE: Do not heat the body and molding excessively.

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER (See LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR )
REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY
1. Remove the 2 nuts.
2. Apply protective tape around the spoiler.
  
  Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Around Spoiler
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Heat the spoiler.
4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to the ends of a piano wire.
5. Remove the 3 pins, 2 clips and spoiler.
  1. Pull the piano wire under the spoiler to cut through the adhesive.
    
    Fig 2: Pulling Piano Wire Under Spoiler To Cut Adhesive
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Cut through the adhesive until a pin or clip obstructs the wire. Remove the pin or clip and then continue cutting through the adhesive until the spoiler is fully removed.
  NOTE:
  - If planning to reuse the spoiler, take care not to damage it.
  - Do not damage the body.
INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY
1. Heat the vehicle body mounting surface.
2. Remove the protective tape from the vehicle body.
3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
4. When reusing spoiler:
  Clean the spoiler by removing any double-sided tape and wiping off any stains with cleaner.
5. Apply new double-sided tape on the spoiler as shown in Fig 3 .
  1. Heat the vehicle body and spoiler.
    
    Fig 3: Applying Double-Sided Tape On Spoiler
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Install the spoiler with 3 pins and 2 clips.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Spoiler
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
7. Install the 2 nuts.