Ford Explorer: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Spoiler

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Spoiler

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Open the rear tail gate.
  1. Release the clips and remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Disconnect the washer hoses and electrical connector.
  1. Remove the spoiler to liftgate fasteners.
    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
  1. Disengage the retainer clips.
  1. Remove the spoiler assembly.

Vehicle with police package

  1. Remove the spoiler assembly.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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