Rear Spoiler: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
When installing the spoiler, heat the vehicle body and spoiler using a heat light.
Heating Temperature
HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONItem Temperature Vehicle Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F) Spoiler 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F) - Clean the vehicle body surface.
- Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface
- Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Clean the spoiler (if reusing the spoiler)
- Using a heat light, heat the spoiler.
- Remove the double-sided tape from the spoiler.
- Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
- Apply new double-sided tape to the spoiler.
- Install the spoiler.
- Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and spoiler.
- Remove the peeling paper from the face of the spoiler
HINT.
After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.
- Engage the 5 clips and install the rear spoiler sub-assembly
- Install the 2 nuts.
- Clean the vehicle body surface.
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