Rear End Spoiler Replacement

Fig 1: Rear End Spoiler

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Rear End Spoiler Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for onehour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Outline the rear end spoiler with masking tape for alignment when reinstalling. Use a heat gun in a circular motion to remove the rear end spoiler. Use a flat bladed plastic tool to assist in removal. Clean any left over adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel. When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Using the palm of the hand apply equal pressure to the rear end spoiler to ensure full adhesion to the rear compartment lid.

Callout

Component Name

Rear End Spoiler

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for onehour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Outline the rear end spoiler with masking tape for alignment when reinstalling.
Use a heat gun in a circular motion to remove the rear end spoiler. Use a flat bladed plastic tool to assist in removal.
Clean any left over adhesive residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe the surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.
When removing protective liners from the adhesive tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Using the palm of the hand apply equal pressure to the rear end spoiler to ensure full adhesion to the rear compartment lid.