Rear Spoiler: Removal

HINT:

When removing the rear spoiler, heat the vehicle body and rear spoiler using a heat light.

Heating temperature 

1. Put protective tape around the rear spoiler.
   Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Around Rear Spoiler

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2. Remove the 2 nuts.
   Fig 2: Identifying Rear Spoiler Nuts

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3. Insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and rear spoiler.
4. Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.
5. Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the spoiler to the vehicle body.
   Fig 3: Pulling Piano Wire

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   Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spoiler Clips And Stud Bolts

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   NOTE:

   • If reusing the spoiler, take care not to damage the spoiler.
   • Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
6. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the rear spoiler.