19/01/2023 15:11:49

Active Spoiler Assembly (Remove and Retrofit)

Correction Code 12220102

Removal

  1. Use the touchscreen to move the active spoiler to the extended position: Touch Controls > Settings > Service & Resets > Extend.
  2. Open the rear doors and the liftgate.
  3. Remove the trim panels listed below:
    1. Remove the liftgate speaker grille (refer to procedure).
    2. Remove the upper liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
    3. Remove the lower liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
    4. Remove the middle liftgate trim (refer to procedure).
    5. Remove the LH and RH side liftgate trims (refer to procedure).
  4. Remove the screws (x8) that attach the liftgate speaker bracket trim to the vehicle.
  5. For vehicles equipped with premium audio packages: disconnect the electrical connectors (x5) for the speakers.
  6. Use a plastic trim to remove the spoiler catch basins (x2).
  7. Disconnect the high mounted brake light electrical connector.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the active spoiler motor.
  9. On each side of the active spoiler, remove the nuts (x2) that attach the active spoiler stanchions to the hinges (torque 6 Nm).
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  10. Remove the active spoiler motor (refer to procedure).
  11. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the spoiler hinges to the liftgate on the left-hand and right-hand sides (torque 8 Nm).
  12. Remove the liftgate glass (refer to procedure).

Installation

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

  1. Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  2. Unlock the vehicle gateway. See Gateway Unlock.
  3. Change the vehicle's spoiler gateway configuration parameter to "Passive". See Gateway Configuration (Display and Change).
  4. Disconnect the laptop with Toolbox 3 from the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect).
  5. Install the left-hand and right-hand passive stanchions (refer to procedure).
  6. Install the passive spoiler assembly (refer to procedure).
  7. Install the high-mounted brake light (refer to procedure).
  8. Install the passive spoiler applique (refer to procedure).