Stanchion - Active Spoiler - LH (Remove and Replace)

FRT No: 12221802

Removal

  1. Remove the active spoiler applique (refer to procedure).
  2. Remove the middle liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
  3. Remove the LH and RH side liftgate trims (refer to procedure).
    Note: If removing the RH active spoiler stanchion, it is not necessary to remove the LH side liftgate trim.
  4. Remove the LH and RH catch basin covers.
    Note: If removing the RH active spoiler stanchion, it is not necessary to remove the LH catch basin cover.
  5. On the RH side of the liftgate, disconnect the high mounted brake lamp electrical connector.
  6. Close the liftgate.
  7. On the RH side of the active spoiler, pull the harness for the high mounted brake lamp through the hole in the active spoiler stanchion.
  8. Remove the fasteners (x4) that secure the active spoiler to the active spoiler stanchions (torque 6 Nm).
  9. Remove the active spoiler assembly from the top of the active spoiler stanchions.
  10. Open the liftgate.
  11. Remove the nuts (x2) that secure the active spoiler stanchion to the hinges (torque 6 Nm).
    Note: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
  12. Remove the LH active spoiler stanchion from the vehicle.
  13. Close the liftgate.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

Note: Clean the affected areas before installation.
Ensure proper operation of the high mounted brake lamp.