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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Use of harsh chemicals when cleaning can damage exterior lamps. Suggested cleaners are a mild soap and water, or Varnish Makers and Painters (VM&P) Naptha. VM&P Naptha is a specific type of naptha and should not be substituted by any other naptha.


    Object Number: 182185  Size: SH
  1. Open the rear compartment deck lid.
  2. Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector from the rear compartment lid harness.

  3. Object Number: 182200  Size: SH
  4. Remove the clip retainers from the rear end spoiler studs.
  5. Remove the spoiler nuts.
  6. Heat the spoiler mounting points, using a heat gun 152 mm (6 in) from the surface.
  7. Apply heat using a circular motion for about 3 seconds.

  8. Lift the spoiler from the rear compartment lid using a small flat-bladed tool, being careful not to damage paint.
  9. Remove the high-mounted stoplamp harness and grommet from the rear compartment lid using a small flat-bladed tool.
  10. Remove the spoiler from the rear compartment lid.
  11. Remove the snap inserts in the slots in the rear compartment lid.
  12. Clean the spoiler adhesive from the rear compartment lid and/or the rear end spoiler using 3M™ scotch brite molding adhesive remover disk 3M™  P/N 07501 (or equivalent).
  13. Clean the body panel using Varnish Makers and Painters (VMP) naphtha or equivalent.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 182200  Size: SH
  1. Install the snap inserts into the slots in the rear compartment lid.
  2. Install the high-mounted stoplamp harness and grommet to the rear compartment lid.
  3. Position forward studs of the rear end spoiler into the clearance holes of the rear compartment lid.
  4. Warm compartment lid with a heat lamp or heat gun to a minimum of 21°C (70°F).

  5. Object Number: 182191  Size: SH
  6. Peel backing from the mounting surfaces of the rear end spoiler.
  7. Important: Do not touch the adhesive backing.

  8. Press spoiler to the rear compartment lid.
  9. Slide the retainers onto the studs.

  10. Object Number: 182185  Size: SH
  11. Install the spoiler nuts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the spoiler nuts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  13. Connect the high mounted stoplamp electrical connector to rear compartment lid harness.
  14. Close the rear compartment.