REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <COLT CZ3>






Tailgate spoiler removal steps


1.
Cap nut (self locking)
<<A>>
>>B<<
2.
Tailgate spoiler


3.
Gasket


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Tailgate window glass (Refer to GROUP 42 ).
<<B>>
>>A<<
4.
Rivet


5.
Tailgate spoiler bracket

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS



<<A>> TAILGATE SPOILER REMOVAL


1.In order to protect the tailgate window glass, apply a protection tape to adjacent body areas around the installed tailgate spoiler.
2.Apply a protection tape onto the tailgate and tailgate spoiler to avoid the spoiler from dropping.
3.Remove the tailgate spoiler attaching nuts from vehicle interior.

4.
caution Do not allow the piano wire to contact the tailgate window glass.
Using a piano wire, cut off the tailgate spoiler adhesive as shown in the illustration.
5.Remove the tailgate spoiler.
6.Remove the damaged gasket (when re-using the spoiler).
7.
caution
  • Be careful not to remove more adhesive than is necessary.
  • Be careful not to damage the paintwork on the tailgate surface with a knife. If the paintwork is damaged, repair the damaged area with repair paint or anti-rust agent.
When re-using the tailgate spoiler and tailgate window glass, use a knife to cut away the remaining adhesive uniformly so that the adhesive thickness is within 2 mm.

<<B>> RIVET REMOVAL


caution Rivet chips which enter the inside of tailgate may cause noise. Ensure that the chips are removed clearly.

Use a drill (4.0 mm) to break the rivet, and remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< RIVET INSTALLATION



Use a rivet tool to attach the rivet by the following procedures.
1.Insert the rivet into the tailgate outer panel and tailgate spoiler bracket.
2.Place the rivet tool over section A of the rivet.
3.While pushing the flange surface of the rivet with the rivet tool, press the handle of the tool.
4.Thin part of section A of the rivet will break and it will be attached in place.

>>B<< TAILGATE SPOILER INSTALLATION



1.<When using a new tailgate spoiler.>
caution Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do not touch the degreased parts.
(1) Use Parts Cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent) to degrease the tailgate spoiler.
(2) Install the gaskets to the tailgate spoiler.
(3) Apply the primer and adhesive.
(4) When installing a new tailgate window glass, use a drill to open a through-hole on the bracket where the spoiler attaching bolt is inserted.
(5) Install the tailgate spoiler by the same procedure as for the windshield (Refer to GROUP 42, WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION ).


1.<When re-using the tailgate spoiler.>
caution Leave the degreased parts for 3 or more minutes to dry well, before starting on the next step. Do not touch the degreased parts.
(1) Use Parts Cleaner (MZ100387 or equivalent) to degrease the tailgate spoiler.
(2) Install the gaskets to the tailgate spoiler.
(3) Apply the adhesive.
(4) When installing a new tailgate window glass, use a drill to open a through-hole on the bracket where the spoiler attaching bolt is inserted.
(5) Install the tailgate spoiler.