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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the retainers into the alignment slots in the rear compartment lid.
  2. Install the high-mounted stop lamp harness and grommet to the rear compartment lid.
  3. Use the J 25070  to apply heat to the rear spoiler mounting points.

    Apply heat 152 mm (6 in) from the surface using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  4. Position forward studs of the rear spoiler into the clearance holes of the rear compartment lid.
    IMPORTANT: Do not touch the adhesive backing.
  5. Peel the adhesive backing from the mounting surfaces of the rear end spoiler.
  6. Apply even pressure to the rear spoiler to allow for proper adhesion to the rear compartment lid.
    Fig 1: Installing Retainers Into Alignment Slots In Rear Compartment Lid
    G01832178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the rear spoiler stud to rear compartment lid retainers.
    Fig 2: Installing Rear Spoiler Stud To Rear Compartment Lid Retainers
    G01832179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the rear spoiler stud to rear compartment lid nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the rear spoiler stud to rear compartment lid nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

  9. Connect the high mounted stop lamp electrical connector to rear compartment lid harness.
  10. Close the rear compartment.
    Fig 3: Connecting High Mounted Stop Lamp Electrical Connector To Rear Compartment Lid Harness
    G01832180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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