Toyota Corolla (E120) 2002–2008 Repair Manual / Exterior/interior trim / Rear spoiler / Replacement

Toyota Corolla (E120): Replacement

Hint

: installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.

1. Remove luggage compartment door cover

2. Remove rear spoiler

1.  remove the 2 screws.
2.  disconnect the wire harness connector.
3.  put protective tape.
4.  using a heat light, heat the spoiler to 40 – 60 c (104 – 140 f).
5.  tie both piano wire ends to a wooden block or a similar object.

6. Scrape the spoiler protector off by pulling the piano wire as shown in the illustration.

Notice

:

• if reusing the rear spoiler, take care not to damage the rear spoiler.
• Do not damage the body and wire harness.

7. Remove the 2 clips, wire harness grommet and rear spoiler.

3. Remove center stop lamp assy

1.  remove the 2 bolts and the center stop lamp assembly.

4. Install rear spoiler

1.  using a heat light, heat the body mounting surface to 40 – 60 c (104 – 140 f).

   Notice: do not heat the body excessively.

2.  remove the protective tape from the body.
3.  wipe off the stains with cleaner.
4.  clean the rear spoiler (if reusing the rear spoiler).

1.  Using a heat light, heat the rear spoiler to 40 – 60 c (104 – 140 f).

   Notice

   : do not heat the rear spoiler excessively.

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

4. Install 4 new rear spoiler protectors to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.