Spoiler: Service and Repair

Rear Spoiler
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
All vehicles

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel Pillar Trim

3-door

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel - 3-Door B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel [3-Door]

5-door

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
For additional information, refer to B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel B-Pillar Upper Trim Panel [5-Door]

All vehicles

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
For additional information, refer to C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.
For additional information, refer to D-Pillar Trim Panel D-Pillar Trim Panel
For additional information, refer to Overhead Console Overhead Console





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.













NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.





NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.









NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
1 Lower the headliner for access.









NOTE:
The step must be carried out on both sides.

Torque to: 10 Nm





CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

Installation

NOTE:
Do not tighten the rear spoiler retaining nuts at this stage.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.





NOTE:
Make sure that the gap is even between the rear spoiler and the rear quarter panel moulding and the rear spoiler is flush with the roof panel (use a suitable plastic straight edge).





NOTE:
Rear spoiler shown removed for clarity.

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Loosen the rear spoiler retaining nuts.





NOTE:
Rear spoiler shown removed for clarity.
2 Adjust the rear spoiler by rotating the adjustment studs clockwise and counter clockwise as necessary.





NOTE:
Rear spoiler shown removed for clarity.

Torque to: 7 Nm





NOTE:
Make sure that the gap is even between the rear spoiler and the rear quarter panel moulding and the rear spoiler is flush with the roof panel (use a suitable plastic straight edge).
3 If the rear spoiler is not correctly adjusted, follow Steps 3 to 6 of the installation procedure until correct alignment is achieved.