Sedan (4SD)

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WARNING:

Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.

Remove the trunk lid recess. (See TRUNK LID RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the trunk lid trim. (See TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Trunk Lid Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint during tape removal.
Using a utility knife, carefully remove the double-sided adhesive tape in the locations shown below.

Fig 2: Rear Spoiler Double Sided Adhesive Tape Location
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
While holding the rear spoiler by hand, press the tabs of the clips in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure, and disengage the clips from the trunk lid in the order of (1), (2), and (3).

Fig 3: Pressing Tabs Of Rear Spoiler Clips
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the rear spoiler from the trunk lid.