TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Spoiler: Service and Repair
Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement
For Some Models
NOTE:
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Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the trunk lid trim panel. See: Doors, Hood and Trunk/Trunk / Liftgate/Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Interior
Trim Removal/Installation - Trunk Lid Trim Panel
2. Open the trunk lid. Remove the nuts, and disconnect the trunk release switch connector (A) from inside the trunk lid.
3. Close the trunk lid, and while gently puling out the edge of the trunk lid spoiler (A), carefully cut the double-sided adhesive tape (B) along the
edge of the spoiler. Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.
4. Pull out the trunk lid spoiler (A) to release the clips, then remove the spoiler from the trunk lid.
5. If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
6. Remove the grommets (B) from the trunk lid, then insert the grommets into the clips on the trunk lid spoiler.
7. If you are reusing the original trunk lid spoiler, carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trunk lid spoiler. Also
carefully remove the remaining double-sided adhesive tape from the trunk lid. Clean the spoiler and the trunk lid surfaces with a shop towel
dampened in isopropyl alcohol.
