BII 38899 Publications No. Issue Date
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Accessory Application TRUNK SPOILER 2009 RL JUNE 2008 PARTS LIST Trunk spoiler Template 1 Template 2 4 ClipsRight support strut
Left support strut
2 Stud balls
4 Rubber seals
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
Eye protection (face shield, safety goggles, etc.) Drill
3 mm, 6 mm and 9 mm Drill bits File Center punch Touch-up paint Ratchet 10 mm Socket Torque wrench Masking tape Felt-tip pen Phillips screwdriver Small flat-tip screwdriver Shop towel
Isopropyl alcohol
12 mm Combination wrench Rubber hammer
Tape measure
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the body paint finish.
• The trunk spoiler should be installed only if the ambient air temperature is 15°C (60°F) or above.
• To allow the adhesive to cure, do not wash the vehicle for 24 hours.
Installing the Trunk Spoiler
1. Apply masking tape to the top of the rear license trim as shown, to prevent metal shaving from falling inside.
Client Information: The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”
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MASKING TAPE Apply masking tape to the top surface of the rear license trim. TRUNK LID
REAR LICENSE TRIM
2. Align template 1 with the “A” emblem and the left edge of the trunk lid. Secure template 1 with masking tape starting from the center and working toward the left edge of the trunk lid.
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LEFT EDGE OF
THE TRUNK LID TEMPLATE 1Align with the left edge of the trunk lid. MASKING TAPE TRUNK LID MASKING TAPE EMBLEM TEMPLATE 1
3. Align template 2 with the two slits in template 1, and mark at the two points using a felt-tip pen. Check that the arrow mark on template 2 points toward the front. NOTE: Position A is for the inner hole location and position B is for the outer hole location.
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FELT -TIP PEN ALIGNING
POSITION B ALIGNING POSITION A
ARROW MARK (To front.) TEMPLATE 1 TEMPLATE 2 TEMPLATE 2 2 SLITS TEMPLATE 1 A B
4. Turn over template 1. Align template 1 with the “A” emblem and the right edge of the trunk lid. Secure template 1 with masking tape starting from the center and working toward the right edge of the trunk lid. 7D2104CK TRUNK LID MASKING TAPE EMBLEM TEMPLATE 1 RIGHT EDGE OF THE TRUNK LID TEMPLATE 1
Align with the right edge of the trunk lid.
MASKING TAPE
5. Align template 2 with the two slits in template 1, and mark at the two points using a felt-tip pen. Check that the arrow mark on template 2 points toward the front. NOTE: That position A is for the inner hole location and position B is for the outer hole location.
6. Remove template 1 from the trunk lid.
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FELT -TIP PEN ALIGNING
POSITION A ALIGNINGPOSITION B
ARROW MARK (To front.) TEMPLATE 1 TEMPLATE 2 TEMPLATE 2 2 SLITS TEMPLATE 1 A B
7. While wearing eye protection, lightly center-punch at the four marked points you made on the trunk lid. Drill at the marked points you just made with a 3 mm bit.
• Set the punching force at the lowest before you mark using a center punch, or you can deform the body.
• To prevent drilling through the trunk lid, wrap masking tape 10 mm (0.4 in.) away from the tip of the drill bit.
8. Attach duct tape to the four holes of the trunk lid.
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9. While wearing eye protection, drill at the four holes you just made with a 6 mm bit first, then with a 9 mm bit. To prevent drilling through the trunk lid, wrap masking tape 10 mm (0.4 in.) away from the tip of the drill bit.
10. Remove any burrs from the edge of the holes you just made. Remove the metal shavings thoroughly. 11. Remove the masking tape from the trunk lid and the
rear license trim.
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TRUNK LID MASKING TAPE 4 HOLES
MASKING TAPE DRILL BIT MASKING TAPE
12. Using isopropyl alcohol on a shop towel, clean the area where the trunk spoiler will be attached. 13. Apply touch-up paint to the four holes in the trunk lid
and let it dry thoroughly.
14. Install the rubber seals on the four clips. 15. Slide the four clips onto the trunk spoiler.
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ATTACHING LOCATION Clean with isopropyl alcohol.
TRUNK LID
4 HOLES
Apply touch-up paint.
4 CLIPS CLIP 4 RUBBER SEALS (Install.) TRUNK SPOILER CLIP (Slide.) 4 CLIPS
16. Attach pieces of masking tape to the ends of the adhesive backing on the trunk spoiler. Peel back the ends of the seven adhesive backings, and
temporarily attach them to the front side of the trunk spoiler.
17. Install the trunk spoiler on the trunk lid using the four clips. Install the clips securely by tapping on the trunk spoiler lightly with your hand.
18. Check that the character line in the center of the trunk lid is in line with the character line in the center of the trunk spoiler. If the trunk spoiler is out of position, adjust the position by tapping on the end of trunk spoiler with your hand.
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7 ADHESIVE BACKINGS Peel back the ends, and temporarily attach to the front side of the trunk spoiler. TRUNK SPOILER 7D2108BK TRUNK LID TRUNK SPOILER (Install.) TRUNK SPOILER CHARACTER LINE TRUNK LID 4 CLIPS
19. Remove the seven adhesive backings in the order shown. After you remove each backing, press down on the trunk spoiler to attach it to the trunk lid. • Hold the spoiler firmly against the trunk lid with
the palm of your hand.
• After removal of the adhesive backings, apply sufficient pressure to the entire surface. Press the adhesive areas of the trunk spoiler firmly against the trunk lid with the palm of your hand for 30 seconds. 7D2109BK CHARACTER LINE TRUNK SPOILER TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID TRUNK SPOILER
7 ADHESIVE BACKINGS Press firmly while removing the adhesive backings. 4 6 1 2 3 5 7
Installing the Support Struts
20. Open the trunk lid, and remove the spare tire lid.
21. Pull away the weatherstrip, and remove the rear trim panel (two retaining tabs and four clips).
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SPARE TIRE LID TRUNK LID
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2 RETAINING TABS
REAR TRIM PANEL 4 CLIPS
WEATHERSTRIP
22. Remove the trunk front trim panel (four clips).
23. On the left side of the trunk, remove the trunk hook (one clip).
24. Open the two covers, and remove the two tie-down hooks (two screws).
• Insert a small flat-tip screwdriver at the edge of the covers and pry it open.
• Take care not to damage the covers when opening it. 741608BY TRUNK FRONT TRIM PANEL 2 CLIPS FRONT 2 CLIPS 6112011K 2 COVERS (Open.) 2 SCREWS TRUNK HOOK CLIP 2 TIE-DOWN HOOKS
25. Pull away the weatherstrip, and remove the left trunk side trim panel (two clips).
26. Repeat steps 23 thru 25 on the other side. 27. Remove the trunk light (one retaining tab, and
disconnect the vehicle connector).
28. Remove the trim (two clips), and remove the trunk upper trim panel (seven clips). Hold the trunk upper trim panel with your hand while releasing the clips of the trim. Do not pull the trim to release the clips, or it can damage the trunk upper trim panel.
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2 CLIPS
LEFT TRUNK SIDE TRIM PANEL WEATHERSTRIP 3N06131T 2 CLIPS 7 CLIPS VEHICLE CONNECTOR TRUNK LIGHT RETAINING TAB TRUNK UPPER TRIM PANEL TRIM
29. Remove the two 12 mm bolts securing the trunk lid support strut bracket on the left side of the vehicle.
30. Have an assistant hold the trunk lid. Using a 12 mm open end wrench, remove the support strut by removing the stud ball. Open the trunk lid halfway to remove the stud ball.
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(Discard.) LEFT SUPPORT STRUT (Discard.)
31. Install the new stud ball on the trunk hinge arm, and torque it to 22 N·m (16 lbf·ft).
32. Confirm the identification mark of the new support strut, and then install the new left support strut bracket with the two bolts. Torque the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lbf·ft).
33. Install the support strut on the stud ball by lightly tapping on the ball end with a rubber hammer. 34. Repeat steps 29 thru 33 on the right side of the
vehicle.
35. Reinstall all removed parts. Check that all clips are installed securely.
36. Open the trunk lid, and make sure the trunk lid stays open on its own.
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USE AND CARE
• Handle the spoiler with care. It is not designed to absorb impact.
• Do not open or close the trunk lid by grasping the spoiler.
• Check the spoiler mounting bolts periodically, and retighten them if necessary.
