Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Rear End Spoiler Replacement

1

Rear End Spoiler Bolts Outer (Qty: 4)

Tighten
7.5 N·m (66 lb in)

2

Rear End Spoiler Bolts Inner (Qty: 5)

Tighten
7.5 N·m (66 lb in)

3

Rear End Spoiler Strip Tape

Tip

1. Heat the spoiler using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
3. Starting from one end of the spoiler, work the edge of spoiler using a flat-bladed tool.
4. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ stripe off wheel # 07498 or equivalent.
5. Clean the area where is to be mounted. Use a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.
6. Dry the area thoroughly.

4

Rear End Spoiler

Rear End Spoiler Extension Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the tail lamp to expos the nut and bolts. Refer to Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement .

5

Rear Spoiler Extension Bolt

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

Tip

1. Align the tailgate spoiler with the extension spoiler before removing the strip tape and tighten the fasteners.
2. Transfer to the spoiler extension bracket if necessary.

6

Rear Spoiler Extension Nuts (Qty: 2)

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

7

Rear End Spoiler Strip Tape

Tip

1. Heat the spoiler using a heat gun. Hold the heat gun approximately 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
2. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.
3. Starting from one end of the spoiler, work the edge of spoiler using a flat-bladed tool.
4. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using a 3M™ stripe off wheel # 07498 or equivalent.
5. Clean the area where the spoiler is to be mounted. Use a suitable solvent such as flash naphtha or a mixture of 50 percent isopropyl alcohol and 50 percent water.
6. Dry the area thoroughly.

8

Rear Spoiler Extension