Rear Spoiler: Installation

HINT:

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

Standard heating temperature 

1. INSTALL BACK DOOR GARNISH ASSEMBLY OUTSIDE 
   1. Install the garnish with the 2 nuts.
   2. Install the 2 hole plugs.
2. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Install the light with the screws.
3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER 
   1. Clean the vehicle body surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the vehicle body.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   2. If reusing the spoiler:

      Clean the spoiler.

      1. Using a heat light, heat the spoiler.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the spoiler.
      3. Remove the 3 protectors.
      4. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
   3. Install the spoiler.
      1. Cut new double-sided tape with a thickness of 1.2 mm (0.047 in.) to a size equivalent to the tips of the installation side of the spoiler, as shown in Fig 1 , and apply the tape.
      2. Install the 3 protectors as shown in Fig 1 .
      3. Using a heat light, heat the vehicle body and spoiler.
      4. Remove the peeling paper from the face of the spoiler.

         HINT:

         After removing the peeling paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

   4. Connector the center stop light connector.
      Fig 1: Installing Protectors

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   5. Slide the spoiler in the direction of the arrow and attach the 2 clips.
      Fig 2: Sliding Spoiler In Direction

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   6. Install the spoiler with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

   7. Install the 2 rear spoiler covers.
      Fig 3: Installing Rear Spoiler Covers

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