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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the high mount stop lamp. Refer to High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Rear Window Panel Mounted) or High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Pontiac Rear Spoiler) or High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Chevrolet Rear Spoiler) in Lighting.
  2. Position the rear compartment lid spoiler (1) on the rear compartment lid.
    Fig 1: Aligning Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler
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  3. Pull gently on the spoiler wire harness in order to seat the grommet.
  4. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the rear compartment lid spoiler.
    Fig 2: Connecting Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler Wire Harness Connector
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  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the nuts (3) to the rear compartment lid spoiler.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear compartment lid spoiler nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the rear compartment lid spoiler bolts (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear compartment lid spoiler bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Rear Compartment Lid Spoiler Nuts
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  8. Install the retaining nut access plugs.
    Fig 4: Installing Nut Access Plugs
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