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Old 02-27-2013, 02:44 PM
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Removing Rear Spoiler
Has anyone know or write up on how to remove the rear spoiler. Since I am trying to get it off but it doesn't seem to budge. I know there are bolts in middle and on both ends, but I see a plastic in the middle, I did not know if those can break. I am trying to get my spoiler repainted since it was faded badly. So I figure it cheaper to pull it off myself and sand it and bring it in for painting.. Thanks, if any info would be appreicated how to get it off.
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Old 02-27-2013, 02:50 PM
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Don't quote me 100% on this but:

*unclip the clip that holds the spoiler light wiring harness (inside trunk lid, middle)
* remove all nuts (10mm, should be 6 or 8 nuts)
*close trunk
*using a towel-wrapped screwdriver and heat application, gently pry the mounting of the spoiler off the trunk lid.

Pretty sure that's it...
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Old 02-27-2013, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83
Don't quote me 100% on this but:

*unclip the clip that holds the spoiler light wiring harness (inside trunk lid, middle)
* remove all nuts (10mm, should be 6 or 8 nuts)
*close trunk
*using a towel-wrapped screwdriver and heat application, gently pry the mounting of the spoiler off the trunk lid.

Pretty sure that's it...
Quoted anyways.
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Sawzall???
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Old 02-27-2013, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cjandura
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um...no. Not if he wants to be able to re-mount the thing.
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Old 02-27-2013, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Amerikaner83



um...no. Not if he wants to be able to re-mount the thing.
Ok ok just use a fire axe
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Originally Posted by cjandura
Ok ok just use a fire axe
I was thinking grinder or plasma cutter.
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Old 02-27-2013, 09:31 PM
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Semtex should do it. Works for cancelling bad Czechs too!
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Swap trunks.
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Check the FSM, I believe the spoiler is held on using double sided tape.
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