5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003) Learn more about the 5th Generation Maxima, including the VQ30DE-K and VQ35DE engines.

need help removing spoiler

Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:42 AM
  #1  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
need help removing spoiler

I just bought a carbon fiber trunk lid and it is already drilled out for a spoiler. Iwas wondering how do you remove the stock spoiler from the stock trunk lid? I removed 2 10mm bolts already i just dont want to start yanking on it.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:58 AM
  #2  
SoonerFan's Avatar
Cletus
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 23,676
From: OKC, OK
it is secured using the bolts (on both sides and the middle) and 3M double sided tape.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:19 AM
  #3  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
i took the bolts out and I cant get it to come off
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:33 AM
  #4  
00MaxSE's Avatar
Pointy Elbows
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,780
From: Cleveland, OH
Pull harder?
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:12 AM
  #5  
SoonerFan's Avatar
Cletus
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 23,676
From: OKC, OK
Originally Posted by absoundlab
i took the bolts out and I cant get it to come off
did you get all the bolts? you said you only removed 2. there are more (the middle).
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:54 AM
  #6  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
ya all 3 of them i got out
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:27 PM
  #7  
mist max2000's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,071
maybe its just me,.. but my gle had no spoiler and i put one on and i rememebr being 5 bolts i think 2 on each side and one in the middle? who knows though..i like 00maxse's advice... if u dont see any more screws pull harder.. also.. is it off the car already,.. cuz if it is maybe thats why u can pull it off of the 3M tape.. no tq to pull against ???
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 03:34 PM
  #8  
SEmy2K2go's Avatar
Go BUCKS!!!
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,557
From: Delaware, OH-IO
Sterling Mist spoiler on a CF deck lid? Should look "interesting".
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 04:29 PM
  #9  
mist max2000's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 2,071
Sterling Mist spoiler on a CF deck lid? Should look "interesting".
i was thinking the same thing,.. maybe should get it painted black??? idk......
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:01 PM
  #10  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
no its not my idea. I just bought a used cf trunk lid and it is drilled out for a spoiler. I'd rather have just a cf lid with no spoiler. but what I was going to do is put the cf lid on and put the stock spoiler on for now because there are holes on the cf lid. I dont want water to get in. and then order a cf oem spoiler. but since i cant get the stock spoiler off im just going to leave the stock spoiler on the stock trunk lid because i dont want to mess it up. I covered the holes on the cf lid. and when i get the cf spoiler in i'll install that. im selling the stock lid and spoiler. the guy i bought the cf lid from had a stock spoiler on the cf lid

Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:21 PM
  #11  
00MaxSE's Avatar
Pointy Elbows
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,780
From: Cleveland, OH
^^ Wow, that looks interesting. Hmm...
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:37 PM
  #12  
SEmy2K2go's Avatar
Go BUCKS!!!
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 9,557
From: Delaware, OH-IO
Yup...looks "interesting"
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 09:47 PM
  #13  
MaximaGT-R's Avatar
I'm a Happy Man!
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 458
doesn't look too bad.
Old Feb 26, 2007 | 10:05 PM
  #14  
zero2sixtyZ's Avatar
You embarrass me.
iTrader: (30)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,308
From: Malden, MA
http://www.ionicdynamics.com/5thGenCFwing.html
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 06:13 AM
  #15  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ
yes I already know where to get it from
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 10:49 PM
  #16  
Orgullo's Avatar
$$ Ballin on a Budget $$
iTrader: (47)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,187
From: North FL.
Your spoiler is also clipped in as well as sealed with 3M tape. I had a hell of a time getting my spoiler off.

You need to cut the 3M tape first. Get some fishing line and cut away. Then take a flat head screw driver and a cloth. Wedge in between the lid and spoiler and pop it out. Standing on the side of your car you'll place the screw driver in the middle of the side. IF that makes sense to ya. Be careful but put some pressure going up and it'll pop out.
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:17 PM
  #17  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
oh ok well im not taking it off so there is nothing to worry about
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:28 PM
  #18  
A33 VQ30DEK's Avatar
Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,781
From: Millbrae, CA
just stick with the non spoiler look.

and if you got the ionic dynamic trunk get ready for some F'ed up fitment, unless you remove the tension bars in the trunk, that's why i got rid of mine ****, and opted to have a local company make mine so it'd would be perfect.


oo and for your question, just yank reallllllly hard!
Old Feb 27, 2007 | 11:42 PM
  #19  
absoundlab
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I cant stick to the non spoiler look because if you read above the used carbon fiber trunk lid that I bought is already drilled out for a spoiler. Also the ionic dynamic trunk lid that I have fits perfect. I didnt have to remove the tension rods.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
my03maxima
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
9
Jul 28, 2024 07:40 AM
Fbana41
Maximas for Sale / Wanted
3
Aug 29, 2016 12:18 PM
RealityCheck
4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
7
Oct 2, 2015 06:34 PM
jaydot901
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
9
Sep 29, 2015 01:18 PM
worldwiderecognized
4th Generation Classifieds (1995-1999)
2
Sep 24, 2015 06:56 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:58 AM.