Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Rear air spoiler

Removal and installation

1. Rear air spoiler
2. High mounted stop lamp connector (if equipped)
3. Trunk lid

1. Grommet
2. Nut

Front

Removal

1. Remove trunk lid finisher. Refer to INT-45, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the harness connector from the high mounted stop lamp (if equipped).
3. Remove the rear air spoiler nuts.
4. Carefully release and lift the rear air spoiler from the gaskets using a suitable tool.
5. Carefully pry upward to release the foam tape (gasket) from trunk lid surface, using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Use care not to damage painted surfaces during removal or releasing of adhesive backed foam tapes.

6. Release the high mounted stop lamp connector and grommet (if equipped) from trunk lid, then remove rear air spoiler.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

• Before installing, be sure there are no gaps or waves in the foam tape (gasket) where the surfaces meet.
• During installation, be sure grommet of high mounted stop lamp harness is fully seated into trunk lid opening prior to final rear air spoiler placement.
• Before installing rear air spoiler, clean the surface where it will be mounted with isopropyl alcohol or equivalent to degrease the surface.

CAUTION:

Some plastic surfaces may become damaged if contacted by alcohol. Cover and protect the rear combination lamp assemblies. If alcohol does come into contact with the lenses, immediately wash the surface with water.

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