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Removal [11/2018 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2018 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [11/2018 - 10/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2023 - ]

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 hole plugs.
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    2. Disconnect the connector.
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      *1 Grommet
    3. Detach the grommet.
    4. Remove the 6 nuts.
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    5. Remove the bolt.

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.

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    6. Put protective tape around the rear spoiler sub-assembly.
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      Protective Tape
    7. Detach the clip as shown in the illustration to remove the rear spoiler sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  5. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Detach the clip and rear side spoiler sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  6. REMOVE REAR SIDE SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.