Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams: Service and Repair
Hatch Spoiler ReplacementNOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the hatch upper trim.
2. Remove the high mount brake light.
3. From inside the hatch, remove the bolts (A) and nuts (B).
4. From inside the hatch, release the clips, while pulling the hatch spoiler (A) away, and release the fasteners (B), then remove the spoiler. Take care not to scratch the body.
5. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Replace any damaged clips.
- Replace any damaged fasteners. Before installing the fastener to the spoiler, clean the spoiler bonding surface with a sponge dampened in alcohol. Glue the fastener with adhesive tape (3M 5671, or equivalent) to the spoiler.
- Push the clip and fastener portions into place securely.