Rear Spoiler Removal/Installation: Installation

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NOTE:

To facilitate the procedure after rear spoiler installation, peel the protective tape adhered during removal before installing the rear spoiler.

When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the packing and protector remaining on the rear spoiler after removal.
2. Remove any grease and dirt from the packing and protector affixing area.
3. Affix packing and protector to the position shown in the figure.
4. If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spoiler Protectors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
If a liftgate spoiler clip has been damaged, perform the following procedure.
1. Using a scraper, peel off the spoiler clip from the liftgate.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Spoiler Clip Using Scraper
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  NOTE:
  - If double-adhesive tape remains on the liftgate, warm the tape using a drier and then remove it using a resin spatula.
2. Remove any grease and dirt from the spoiler clip affixing area on the liftgate.
3. Peel off the tape backing from the double-sided adhesive tape.
4. While holding the spoiler clip flange against the hem of the liftgate, affix it between the alignment marks shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Liftgate Alignment Marks
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
5. Press the contact point using fingers and apply pressure to the spoiler clip to affix it to the liftgate.
6. Apply adhesive to the area shown in the figure.
Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spoiler Adhesive Applying Area
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Follow the instructions for the product being used to determine the adhesive drying time.
Push the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and install the rear spoiler while install clips C, D and E.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Spoiler
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install nuts B.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Spoiler Nuts With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install caps A.
Install the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)