Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Rear spoiler

REPLACEMENT

1. REMOVE BACK WINDOW PANEL TRIM UPPER (See page 75-20 )

2. REMOVE REAR SPOILER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

(b) Using a heat light, heat the body and rear spoiler to 40 to 60 C (104 to 140 F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the rear spoiler excessively.

(c) Tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or a similar object.

(d) Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire.

NOTICE:

• If reusing the rear spoiler, take care not to damage the rear spoiler.
• Do not damage the body.

(e) Remove the rear spoiler.

3. INSTALL REAR SPOILER

(a) Using a heat light, heat the body and rear spoiler surface to 40 to 60 C (104 to 140 F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the body and rear spoiler excessively.

(b) Remove the adhesive tape from the body.

(c) Wipe off the stains with cleaner.

(d) If reusing the rear spoiler: Clean the rear spoiler .

1.  Using a heat light, heat the body and rear spoiler to 20 to 30 C (68 to 86 F).

NOTICE: Do not heat the body and rear spoiler excessively.

2.  Remove the adhesive tape from the rear spoiler.
3.  Wipe off the stains with cleaner.

4. Apply new adhesive tape to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.

(e) Using a heat light, heat the body and rear spoiler.

Heating temperature:

NOTICE: Do not heat the body and rear spoiler excessively.

(f) Lift the rear spoiler and release the release sheet from the surface of the rear spoiler.

NOTICE:

• When the rear spoiler release sheet is removed, take care that no dirt or no dust can get onto the uncoated area.
• Do not apply excessive force onto the rear spoiler but steady pressure with your thumbs.

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REPLACEMENT