Rear Spoiler Sub-ASSY: Replacement

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

  • The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. .
  • When replacing the spoiler, heat the body and spoiler using a heat light.

    Heating temperature: 

    HEATING TEMPERATURE CHART

    Item Temperature
    Body 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Spoiler 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
  1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPONENT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE COVER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR HANDLE INSIDE (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR COVER (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts.
    2. Put protective tape onto the body.
    3. Heat the spoiler.
      NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively. 
    4. Tie objects that can serve as handle (for example, wooden blocks) to all wire ends.
      1. Scrape the adhesive tape off by pulling the piano wire as shown inFig 1 .

        If planing to reuse the spoiler, take care not to damage the spoiler.

        NOTE: Do not damage the body. 
      2. Remove the spoiler.
        Fig 1: Scraping Adhesive Tape Off Pulling Piano Wire
        G03553558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR SPOILER SUB-ASSY 
    1. Heat the body mounting surface.
      NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler excessively. 
    2. Remove the protective tape from the body.
    3. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
    4. Clean the spoiler if planning to reuse it.
      NOTE: Do not heat the body mounting surface excessively. 
      1. Remove the adhesive tape from the spoiler.
      2. Wipe off the stains with cleaner.
    5. Put new adhesive tape to the spoiler as shown in Fig 2 .
      1. Heat the body and spoiler.
        NOTE: Do not heat the spoiler and body excessively. 
    6. Install the spoiler with the 4 bolts.
      Fig 2: Putting Adhesive Tape To Spoiler
      G03553559Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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