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Light - Brake - High Mounted - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the lower liftgate trim. See Trim - Liftgate - Lower (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Remove the liftgate speaker grille. See Grille - Speaker - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See Trim - Upper - Liftgate (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the RH active spoiler catch basin cover. See Cover - Catch Basin - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Release the clip that attaches the high mounted brake light harness connector to the liftgate assembly, and then disconnect the harness connector.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Clip pry tool
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  7. Close the liftgate.
  8. Carefully tape around the edges of the upper active spoiler applique and the liftgate to prevent any paint damage when cutting away from the lower spoiler assembly.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Masking tape
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  9. Carefully insert the equalizer blade between the passive spoiler upper wing and spoiler lower wing to cut through the urethane, and then remove the passive spoiler upper wing from the spoiler lower wing.
    NOTE: Use a wedge to help separate the passive spoiler upper wing and allow additional clearance for the equalizer blade to access and prevent contact to the body.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Combi wedge
    • Equalizer 360 - 1080598-00-A
    • Equalizer blade - 1083427-00-A
    • Equalizer blade handle - 1080594-00-A
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  10. Use IPA wipes to clean and remove any excess urethane from the spoiler lower wing assembly surface area.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • IPA wipes
    • Winged scraper set - 1080601-00-A
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  11. Carefully release the high mounted brake light harness from the lower spoiler wing assembly.
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  12. Remove and discard the screws (x6) and patch screws (x2) that attach the high mounted brake light to the lower spoiler wing assembly, and then remove the light from the vehicle.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 4 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Plastic trim tool
    • Torx T10 bit
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  13. Place the passive spoiler upper wing onto a soft surface, and then carefully use IPA wipes to clean and remove any excess urethane from the surface area underneath the passive spoiler upper wing.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • IPA wipes
    • Winged scraper set - 1080601-00-A
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