Keeper22

I am trying to change my third brake light and all of the diagrams and photos I have found online say to remove three torx screws in the rear hatch






But I don't have those torx screws.



I have seen a few instances of people bringing this issue up, but no solutions. Does anyone know how to remove the rear spoiler if those three torx screws are not there? My trim piece was smooth (no access holes), so I removed it to see if they were underneath. The pic above is with the trim piece removed.

Keeper22

This is so frustrating! I bought a month access to AllData to make sure I have the right source and it still only shows the three torx screw version above.!!! Grrr!

Harry Apps

Nope, AllData is wrong. In addition to the 3 torx screws, there are 2 more. At each end of the spoiler, you will (should) find a large rubber bung (approx 4 ins long) that clips into the tailgate. Pull these off (no fastenings) and underneath you will see the hidden screws.

Keeper22

Actually AllData shows that step with the two side screws at each end, which I removed.

I'm stuck at the next steep since there are no middle screws to remove, but the spoiler is still securely fastened.

Harry Apps

Perhaps a previous owner/shop has used adhesive tape?

Keeper22

Just the fact that it is totally different than any documentation I have seen is killing me.

I found a Reddit thread where someone had the same issue but they didn't know how their mechanic fixed the issue.