Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the liftgate trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS) .
- Remove the rear liftgate spoiler water channel.
- Remove the rear liftgate spoiler nuts.
- Using a thin-bladed tool, cut the adhesive tape along the upper edge of the rear spoiler.
- Using a thin-bladed tool, cut the adhesive tape along the lower edge of the rear spoiler.
- Remove the rear spoiler from the liftgate.
- Clean the vehicle mounting surface and the rear spoiler using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.