Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Rear spoiler

Exploded View

1. Rear spoiler assembly
2. High-mounted stop lamp harness connector
3. Harness grommet

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Remove trunk lid finisher. Refer to INT-36, "Removal and Installation".
2. Disconnect the harness connector (1) from the high-mounted stop lamp.
3. Remove the rear spoiler assembly nuts.

4. Using a suitable heating tool (A) may also be necessary to evenly heat the rear spoiler contact surface (1) while releasing the tape with a suitable tool (B).
5. Loosen the harness grommet, and gently lift the rear spoiler assembly upward off of trunk lid.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

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