Rear Spoiler Replacement Camaro-RS
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear compartment lift window inner panel cover. Refer
to
Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the rear compartment lift window side finish moldings.
Refer to Lift Window Side Finish Moldings.
- Remove the high-mounted stoplamp. Refer to
High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement
in
Lighting Systems.
- Perform the following
steps to remove the wiring extension from the spoiler:
4.1. | Disconnect the electrical connector. |
4.3. | From outside of the vehicle, pull the wiring extension from the
spoiler. |
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove the spoiler.
- Remove the washers.
Installation Procedure
- Install the washers to
the studs on the spoiler.
- Install the spoiler.
- Push the spoiler forward.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts in sequence to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Perform the following steps in order to install the harness into
the spoiler:
5.1. | Route the wiring extension through the spoiler. |
5.2. | Pull on the wiring extension in order to seat the grommet. |
5.3. | Connect the electrical connector. |
5.4. | Tape the wiring extension to the window panel. |
- Install the high-mounted stoplamp. Refer to
High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement
in
Lighting Systems.
- Install the rear compartment lift window side finish moldings.
Refer to Lift Window Side Finish Moldings.
- Install the rear compartment lift window inner panel cover. Refer
to
Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
Rear Spoiler Replacement Coupe
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear compartment lift window inner panel cover. Refer
to
Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the high mount stoplamp from the rear end spoiler. Refer
to
High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the rear end spoiler from the rear compartment lift window panel.
- Place the rear end spoiler upside down on a clean, smooth, soft
surface.
- Remove the nuts attaching the rear deck spoiler to the rear end
spoiler.
- Remove the rear deck spoiler (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear deck spoiler (2).
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the nuts
attaching the rear deck spoiler to the rear end spoiler.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 8.5 N·m (75 lb in).
- Install the rear end spoiler to the rear compartment lift window
panel.
- Place the rear end spoiler onto the rear compartment lift window
panel.
Do not scratch the paint surface.
- Install the high mount stoplamp to the rear compartment lift window
panel. Refer to
High Mount Stop Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the rear compartment lift window inner panel cover. Refer
to
Upper Rear Trim Finish Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.