Rear Spoiler Installation

When a rear spoiler is to be reused, perform the following procedure:
1. Replace the clips and bolts shown in the figure with new ones.
  
  Fig 1: Replacing Rear Spoiler Clips And Bolts
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2. If the protector is damaged, replace the part that is damaged with a new protector.
  
  Fig 2: Rear Spoiler Protector
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If a liftgate spoiler clip has been damaged, perform the following procedure:
1. Using a scraper, peel off the spoiler clip from the liftgate.
  NOTE:
  - If double-sided adhesive tape remains on the liftgate, warm the tape using a drier and then remove it using a resin spatula.
  Fig 3: Removing Double-Sided Adhesive Tape Using Resin Spatula
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2. Remove any grease and dirt from the spoiler clip affixing area on the liftgate.
3. Peel off the backing of 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 4: Affixing Spoiler Clip Flange Between Alignment Marks
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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 5: Locating Adhesive Application Area
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  - Use pando 156A-type adhesive agent or equivalent.
  - Follow the instructions for the product being used to determine the adhesive drying time.
Install the high-mount brake light. (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the side spoiler. (See SIDE SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
Peel off the backing of the double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 6: Peeling Double-Sided Adhesive Tape
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Install the grommet of the high-mount brake light wiring harness.

Fig 7: Installing High-Mount Brake Light Wiring Harness Grommet
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Press in the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and install the pins to the liftgate.

Fig 8: Pressing Rear Spoiler
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Press in the rear spoiler in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and install the clips to the liftgate.

Fig 9: Pressing Rear Spoiler
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Press the side spoiler to adhere the double-sided adhesive tape.

Fig 10: Locating Side Spoiler
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Install the wiring harness to the clip.

Fig 11: Installing Wiring Harness Clip
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Connect the connector.
Install the nuts.

Fig 12: Installing Liftgate Nuts
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Install the service hole covers.

Fig 13: Installing Service Hole Covers
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Install the liftgate upper trim. (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)