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Removal And Installation: Spoiler

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Spoiler With Torque Specifications
GF0030681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 W651016-S Spoiler nut covers (2 required)
2 W621926-S Spoiler nuts (5 required)
3 010807 Spoiler
4 7841602 Spoiler retainers (4 required)
  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector and the rear windshield washer hose from the rear spoiler.
  3. Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector & Rear Windshield Washer Hose
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  4. Remove the 5 rear spoiler nuts.
    • Remove the 2 nut covers.
    • Remove the 5 nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  5. Fig 3: Locating Rear Spoiler Nuts
    GF0030683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Place a piece of tape on the liftgate to protect the paint.
  7. Fig 4: Placing A Piece Of Tape On Liftgate To Protect Paint
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    NOTE: There are 4 pin-type retainers on the bottom of the spoiler. When removing the spoiler it is difficult to access the retainers to release them from the liftgate. It may be necessary to pry upward on the rear spoiler to release it from the retainers. Do not pry on the window.
  8. Remove the rear spoiler.
    • Place a pry bar between the liftgate and the spoiler.
  9. Fig 5: Placing A Pry Bar Between Liftgate & Spoiler
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  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Replace any retainers broken during removal.