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Rear Spoiler: Installation

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:
    • If a rear spoiler sub-assembly is removed and installed, the location of the axis of the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type) will change, causing the wiping angle to change. Be sure to remove and install the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type) using the centering jig.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Claws
      G05422465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • After installing a rear spoiler sub-assembly, install the rear wiper motor assembly (for Glass Hatch Type), do not open the glass hatch and the back door before installing the rear wiper link pivot.
  2. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Spoiler without Press Line)  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL REAR WASHER NOZZLE (for Rear Spoiler without Press Line) 
    1. Engage the claws and install the rear washer nozzle.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Claws
      G05422463Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear washer nozzle bracket with the screw.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Bracket Screw
      G05422462Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL CENTER STOP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Spoiler with Press Line)  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL REAR WASHER NOZZLE (for Rear Spoiler with Press Line) 
    1. Engage the claws and install the rear washer nozzle.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Claws
      G05422465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear washer nozzle bracket with the screw.
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Washer Nozzle Bracket Screw
      G05422464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Raise and lower the glass hatch and the back door respectively. Pass the wire harness into the vehicle and temporarily install the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Raising & Lowering Glass Hatch & Back Door
      G05422461Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Engage the 2 claws.
      Fig 7: Identifying Claws
      G05422460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Temporarily install the 8 screws.
    4. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), fully tighten the 6 screws (B).

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

    5. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), fully tighten the 2 screws (A).

      Torque: 6.5 N*m (66 kgf*cm, 58 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 8: Identifying Screws
      G05422459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Connect the wire harness.
      1. Connect the connector.
      2. Engage the grommet.
        Fig 9: Identifying Connector
        G05422458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Connect the rear washer hose.
      4. Connect the 2 connectors.
        Fig 10: Identifying Rear Washer Hose
        G05422457Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      5. Install the wire harness grommet to the wire harness.
      6. Engage the 4 claws and install the wire harness.
        Fig 11: Identifying Claws & Wire Harness
        G05422475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL BACK DOOR GLASS GUIDE BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  8. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK PIVOT (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL REAR WIPER LINK CAP (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Glass Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL REAR WIPER SHAFT COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  19. INSTALL ASSIST STRAP HOLE COVER  (See REASSEMBLY )
  20. INSTALL BACK DOOR LOCK COVER (for Glass Hatch Type)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  21. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/o Power Back Door)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  22. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  23. CONNECT POWER BACK DOOR ROD (w/ Power Back Door)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  24. INSTALL BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (w/ Power Back Door)  (See REASSEMBLY )
  25. INSTALL BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  26. INSTALL BACK WINDOW UPPER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY  (See REASSEMBLY )
  27. INSPECT REAR WASHER NOZZLE  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )