02/04/2024 23:56:32

Wing - Upper - Active/Passive Spoiler (Remove & Install)

Correction Code 12222201

  • 2024-04-03: Updated the method of removing/installing the spoiler upper wing and added the tool list.
  • 1071309-00-A TOOL, COMBI WEDGE
  • 1080598-00-A Equalizer Express 360 (220V)
  • 1080593-00-A TOOL, CAULKING & ADHESIVE GUN, M18
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Warning
To avoid personal injury, wear cut-resistant gloves when performing this operation.
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CAUTION
For Europe only: Only technicians who have been trained in working with diisocyanates and have completed all required certification courses are permitted to perform procedures using urethane and other products containing diisocyanates. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn when working with products containing diisocyanates.

Removal

  1. Apply protective tape around the active spoiler and liftgate areas to prevent vehicle damage.
  2. Vehicles with Active Spoiler: Use the touchscreen to move the active spoiler to the extended position:
    1. Touch CONTROLS.
    2. Touch Settings.
    3. Touch Service & Reset.
    4. Slide the "Spoiler" bar to EXTENDED.
  3. Use the equalizer express 360 (220V) to separate the spoiler upper wing applique from the spoiler lower wing, and then remove the upper wing applique from the vehicle.
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    CAUTION
    Carefully insert the equalizer blade between spoiler upper wing and spoiler lower wing to cut through the urethane. Use a wedge to help separate spoiler upper wing and allow additional clearance for the equalizer blade to access and prevent contact to the vehicle surfaces.
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    CAUTION
    Take care not to damage component(s).
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    Warning
    The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.

Installation

  1. Inspect both sides of the spoiler upper wing for damage and deformation. Replace the upper wing if damage prevents reuse.
  2. Use IPA and scrapers to clean and remove excess urethane from the surface of spoiler lower wing assembly and the underside of the spoiler upper wing assembly.
  3. Apply beta seal primer to the spoiler lower wing assembly and allow at least 1 minute of dry time.
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    Note
    Refer to the images for open-hem (outlined in orange) or closed hem (outlined in green) upper wings urethane paths.
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    Warning
    Check the expiration date of the primer and adhesive before use.
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    Note
    Check the primer and adhesive packaging for the appropriate working times for each product. Prepare the necessary tools and work environment so that the applique can be installed within the specified working times.
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    Note
    Check the primer packaging for the appropriate wait time before applying adhesive.
  4. Apply beta seal primer to the spoiler upper wing applique and allow at lease 1 minute of dry time.
  5. Prepare the caulking gun and urethane.
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    Note
    The opening must be 8mm wide and 6mm tall.
  6. Use caulking gun to apply beta seal to the spoiler lower wing assembly and allow at least 1 minute of dry time.
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    Refer to the images for open-hem (outlined in orange) or closed hem (outlined in green) upper wings urethane paths.
  7. Install the spoiler upper wing to the spoiler lower wing assembly.
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    Note
    Apply firm and equal pressure along the entirety of the spoiler applique, using protective tape to hold down the spoiler assembly as necessary.
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    Note
    Check gaps and fitment at all angles and make sure that the gaps between the spoiler applique and the spoiler are even front to back and side to side.
  8. Allow the adhesive to dry for at least 1 hour.
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    Warning
    Do not drive the vehicle until the adhesive has cured. Refer to the adhesive packaging for the safe drive-away time.
  9. Vehicles with Active Spoiler: Use the touchscreen to move the spoiler to the retracted position:
    1. Touch CONTROLS.
    2. Touch Settings.
    3. Touch Service & Reset.
    4. Slide the "Spoiler" bar to AUTOMATIC.
  10. Remove the protective tape from the vehicle.