Rear Spoiler: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Corolla. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
HINT:
Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER
- REMOVE REAR SPOILER
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector.
- Put protective tape.
- Using a heat light, heat the spoiler to 40 - 60°C (104 -140°F).
- Tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or a similar object.
- Scrape the spoiler protector off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
- If reusing the rear spoiler, take care not to damage the rear spoiler.
- Do not damage the body and wire harness.
- Remove the 2 clips, wire harness grommet and rear spoiler.
- REMOVE CENTER STOP LAMP ASSY
- Remove the 2 bolts and the center stop lamp assembly.
- INSTALL REAR SPOILER
- Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F).NOTE: Do not heat the body excessively.
- Remove the protective tape from the body.
- Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
- Clean the rear spoiler (if reusing the rear spoiler).
- Using a heat light, heat the rear spoiler to 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F).NOTE: Do not heat the rear spoiler excessively.
- Remove the rear spoiler protector from the rear spoiler.
- Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
- Install 4 new rear spoiler protectors to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.
- Using a heat light, heat the rear spoiler to 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F).
- Using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 - 60°C (104 - 140°F).