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Rear Spoiler Installation

  1. When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
    1. Replace the clips and bolts shown in the figure with new ones.
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    2. If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.
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  2. If a liftgate spoiler clip has been damaged, perform the following procedure:
    1. Using a scraper, peel off the spoiler clip from the liftgate.
      NOTE:
      • If double-sided adhesive tape remains on the liftgate, warm the tape using a heat gun and then remove it using a resin spatula.
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    2. Remove any grease and dirt from the spoiler clip affixing area on the liftgate.
    3. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape.
    4. While holding the spoiler clip flange against the hem of the liftgate, affix it between the alignment marks shown in the figure.
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    5. Press the contact point using fingers and apply pressure to the spoiler clip to affix it to the liftgate.
    6. Apply adhesive to the area shown in the figure.
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    • Use Pando 156A-type adhesive agent or equivalent.
    • Follow the instructions for the product being used to determine the adhesive drying time.
  3. Install the high-mount brake light. (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Install the side spoiler. (See SIDE SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
  5. Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape.
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  6. Install the grommet of the high-mount brake light wiring harness.
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  7. Press in the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and install the pins to the liftgate.
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  8. Press in the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and install the clips to the liftgate.
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  9. Press the side spoiler to adhere the double-sided adhesive tape.
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  10. Install the wiring harness to the clip.
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  11. Connect the connector.
  12. Install the nuts.
    Fig 1: Liftgate Nuts With Torque Specification
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  13. Install the service hole covers.
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  14. Install the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)