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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK)  or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  2. Remove the rear liftgate spoiler water channel.
  3. Remove the rear liftgate spoiler nuts.
  4. Using a thin-bladed tool, cut the adhesive tape along the upper edge of the rear spoiler.
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Spoiler Replacement - Rear (1 Of 3)
    G01518411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using a thin-bladed tool, cut the adhesive tape along the lower edge of the rear spoiler.
    Fig 2: Removing Procedure Spoiler Replacement - Rear (2 Of 3)
    G01518412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear spoiler from the liftgate.
  7. Clean the vehicle mounting surface and the rear spoiler using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
    Fig 3: Removing Procedure Spoiler Replacement - Rear (3 Of 3)
    G01518413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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