Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Use of harsh chemicals when cleaning can damage exterior lamps. Suggested cleaners are a mild soap and water, or Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) Naptha. VM&P Naptha is a specific type of naptha and should not be substituted by any other naptha.
- Open the rear compartment.
- Disconnect the high mounted stop lamp electrical connector from the rear compartment lid harness.
- Remove the rear spoiler stud to rear compartment lid retainers.
- Remove the rear spoiler stud to rear compartment lid nuts.
- 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.
- Use a small plastic flat-bladed tool to lift the rear spoiler from the rear compartment lid being careful not to damage paint.
- Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the high-mounted stop lamp harness and grommet from the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the rear spoiler from the rear compartment lid.
- Remove the retainers from the alignment slots in the rear compartment lid.
- Use 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™ P/N 07501 or equivalent to clean the rear spoiler adhesive from the rear compartment lid and/or the rear spoiler.
- Use Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or equivalent to clean the body panel.