Tailgate Spoiler Trim Replacement

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NOTE: Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the body.

Open the tailgate. Disconnect the rear window washer tube (A). Remove the radio antenna connector grommet (B) from the tailgate, and disconnect the radio antenna connector (C).

Fig 1: Locating Rear Window Tailgate Spoiler Trim Components
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Remove the access cap (A) from the tailgate, and remove the nuts and the bolts securing the tailgate spoiler trim.

Fig 2: Locating Tailgate Spoiler Trim Access Cap With Torque Specifications
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Gently close the tailgate, and lift up on the tailgate spoiler trim (A) to detach the clips.

Fig 3: Locating Tailgate Spoiler Trim, High Mount Brake Light Connector And Grommet
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Remove the high mount brake light connector grommet (B) from the tailgate, and disconnect the high mount brake light connector (C), then remove the tailgate spoiler trim.
If necessary, remove damaged spacer (A) and damaged pad rubbers (B, C) from the tailgate spoiler trim (D). Clean the trim surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol, then attach new parts to the trim.

Fig 4: Locating Damaged Spacer, Damaged Pad Rubbers And Tailgate Spoiler Trim
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the radio antenna connector and the high mount brake light connector are plugged in properly and the rear window washer tube is connected properly.
- Make sure the radio antenna connector grommet and the high mount brake light connector grommet are installed securely.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.