Installation Procedure
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- NOTE:
General surface contaminants such as dirt, dust, fingerprints, moisture, oil, etc., can be removed with a dry cleaning cloth from 3M (Scotch Brite High Performance Cloth), or Contec (Thunderbolt Cloth).
The painted surface must be clean and dry before installation of a new rear end spoiler.
- Urethane to be DOW K1, DOW U400HV, or equivalent that meets performance per GMW3041. Please check the expiration date prior to starting installation of spoiler.
- Urethane must be applied only to inner ridge near the tape to avoid "squish-out" past the spoiler onto the exposed rear compartment lid.
- Apply a 6mm diameter bead of urethane (2) to the inner ridge (1) near the tape (3) according to the dimensions on the inner ridge side of the spoiler.
- NOTE:
Temperature ranges required for installation of the rear end spoiler (1) are 16°C (60°F) - 43°C (110°F).
Rear End Spoiler (1) - Install NEW
- Apply even pressure to the entire rear end spoiler (1) surface.
- Apply masking tape to each end of spoiler to temporarily hold into position. Allow urethane to cure for 24 hours. Let vehicle sit at room temperature and DO NOT WASH .
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