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Installation (from 07/2011)





EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: REAR SPOILER (for Hatchback): INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Clean the attachment surface.

(1) Using an infrared light, heat the double-sided adhesive tape remaining on the back door panel.

Heating Temperature





CAUTION:
Do not burn yourself on the hot back door panel or with the infrared light.

NOTICE:
Do not heat the back door panel excessively.

(2) Using a piece of cloth, rub the remaining double-sided tape off the back door panel while it is hot from the infrared light.

NOTICE:
Installing the rear spoiler while any double-sided tape remains on the back door panel may cause adhesion failure. Therefore, completely remove the double-sided adhesive tape.

(3) Using a non-residue solvent, clean the attachment surface.

(b) Engage the 4 clips and install a new rear spoiler.

(c) Tighten the 2 screws.

2. INSTALL REAR SPOILER COVER LH

(a) Engage the 2 claws and install the rear spoiler cover.





3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.