Rear Spoiler: Installation

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HINT:

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

Standard heating temperature

STANDARD HEATING TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATION

Item	Specified Condition
Vehicle body	40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
Spoiler	20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)

NOTE: Do not heat the body and spoiler excessively.

INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT
1. Install the center stop light with the 2 screws.
INSTALL REAR SPOILER
1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
  1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
2. If reusing the spoiler:
  Clean the spoiler.
  1. Using a heat light, heat the spoiler.
3. Connect the center stop light connector.
4. Install the spoiler with 3 clips.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Center Stop Light With Screws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Fig 2: Installing Spoiler With Clips
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Install the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 7.5 N*m (76 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Installing Spoiler Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH (See REASSEMBLY )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL