Removing and installing rear spoiler as of model year 2003
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WARNING:
Danger of accident!
- If the rear spoiler cannot be extended, the driving stability will be impaired due to the increased rear axle lift.
To remove the rear spoiler drive, the rear spoiler must be extended manually by means of the rocker switch in the passenger compartment and with the ignition switched on.
Retract rear spoiler.
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - AS OF MODEL YEAR 2003 (STEPS 1-4)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Removing upper part of the spoiler | 1 | Hold lug of upper part of spoiler pressed in with a screwdriver through the openings on the lower part of spoiler and lift the upper part of spoiler up and off. | Clip in. Refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY |
| 2 | Fastening screws | 2 | Unscrew. | Screw in micro-encapsulated. |
| Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | ||||
| 3 | Removing lower part of the spoiler | 1 | Refer to GAP DIMENSIONS, BODY | |
| 4 | Side cover | 2 | Unclip. | Clip in. |
Retract rear spoiler.
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - AS OF MODEL YEAR 2003 (STEPS 5-9)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fastening nuts | 3 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 6 | Washers | 3 | ||
| 7 | Fastening screw | 1 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 8 | Washer | 1 | ||
| 9 | Drive carrier | 1 |
REMOVING & INSTALLING REAR SPOILER - AS OF MODEL YEAR 2003 (STEPS 10-12)
| No. | Designation | Qty. | Removal | Installation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fastening screws | 4 | Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.) | |
| 11 | Fastening plate | 2 | ||
| 12 | Electrical plug connection | 1 | Disconnect. | Connect. |