Rear End Spoiler Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning

Refer to SIR Warning.

Warning

Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning.

Caution

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Caution

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 1

1. Liftgate Weatherstrip (1) » Reposition

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 2

2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
3. Pull both body side rear window garnish moldings (1) outwards enough to access the tether fasteners.

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 3

4. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
5. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Remove [2x]

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 4

6. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 5

7. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
8. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Reposition [2x]

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 6

Note

Lower to gain access to rear window washer nozzle hose extension

9. Lower the headlining trim panel (1).
10. Disengage the retaining clips (2) at the rear of the headliner trim panel.
11. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
12. Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose Extension » Disconnect
13. Disconnect the upper panel grommet from the body of the vehicle.

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 7

14. Raise the rear compartment lift window.
15. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

Rear End Spoiler Replacement — figure 8

16. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) » Remove [11x]

17. Rear End Spoiler (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

18. Rear End Spoiler (1) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

2. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [11X] — Fastener Specifications

3. Rear End Spoiler Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4X] — Fastener Specifications

4. Connect all electrical connectors.

5. Rear Window Washer Nozzle Hose Extension » Connect

6. Connect the liftgate upper panel grommet.

7. Engage the retaining clips (2) at the rear underside of the headlining trim panel (1).

8. Headlining Trim Panel (1) » Install

9. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding (1) » Install [2x]

10. Body Rear Corner Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

11. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Tether Retaining Clip (2) » Install [2x]

12. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

Position the body side rear window garnish molding tether in the same position as before molding removal.

13. Body Side Rear Window Garnish Molding (1) » Install [2x]

14. Liftgate Weatherstrip (1) » Reposition