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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the rear compartment.
  2. Remove the 2 inner plugs from the compartment lid.
    Fig 1: Removing Inner Plugs From Compartment Lid
    G01504544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the nuts (mastic washers) from the studs on the rear end spoiler and discard.
    Fig 2: Removing Nuts (Mastic Washers) From Studs On Rear End Spoiler
    G01504545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Heat the rear end spoiler mounting positions, using a heat gun J 25070  152 mm (6 in) from the surface.

    Apply the heat using a circular motion for about 30 seconds.

  5. Remove the rear end spoiler from the rear compartment lid using a small plastic flat-bladed tool.
  6. Remove all adhesive from the body panel using 3MTM™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3MTM™ P/N 07501 or equivalent.
  7. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha.
    Fig 3: Heating Rear End Spoiler Mounting Positions Using Heat Gun
    G01504546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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