Toyota Corolla Quiz
Exterior/interior trim

Replacement

In this manual: Exterior/interior trim
Introduction — 31Preparation — 32Service specifications — 19Diagnostics — 497Engine control system — 6Fuel — 13Emission control — 28Exhaust — 3Cooling — 13Lubrication — 7Ignition — 3Starting & charging — 13Front suspension — 12Rear suspension — 9Tire & wheel — 1Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 15Brake — 42Automatic transmission / trans — 47Clutch — 19Steering column — 9Power steering — 11Heater & air conditioner — 20Supplemental restraint system — 27Seat belt — 12Lighting — 18Wiper & washer — 9Audio & visual — 12Wiring — 1Communication system — 1Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 31Seat — 10Theft deterrent & door lock — 10Sliding roof/convertible — 8Engine hood/door — 12Exterior/interior trim — 20Vehicle control system — 1Cruise control — 5Maintenance — 8
14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 14
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.
    Toyota Corolla. Remove rear spoiler
  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.
Toyota Corolla. Remove rear spoiler
  1. 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).
  5. Using a heat light, heat the rear spoiler to 40 – 60 c (104 – 140 f). Notice

    : do not heat the rear spoiler excessively.

  6. Remove the rear spoiler protector from the rear spoiler.
  7. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
    Toyota Corolla. Install rear spoiler
  8. Install 4 new rear spoiler protectors to the rear spoiler as shown in the illustration.

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