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Old 12-29-16, 01:07 PM
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Hey CL,
Does anyone have any tips on removing the 4 bolts from the back of the trunk lip spoiler, I do not want to drill holes. I was not sure at the time when i ordered it if I wanted to have it permanently installed no seeing it and reading I would rather tape it. Plus I did not buy the template.

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks
Old 12-29-16, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LVFlier
Hey CL,
Does anyone have any tips on removing the 4 bolts from the back of the trunk lip spoiler, I do not want to drill holes. I was not sure at the time when i ordered it if I wanted to have it permanently installed no seeing it and reading I would rather tape it. Plus I did not buy the template.

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks
It must be after market as the OEMs only have 2 bolts. Without seeing the back it is hard to say, but you might be able to use vice grips to twist them out if they are threaded, and if not, a dremel with a cutoff wheel will make quick work of them.
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It is the OEM part they were nice enough to put 4 on the 15s (16 too i think). I tried to give them a spin but no luck. I might try the dremel if i can find another set of hands I can be a bit shaky.
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Originally Posted by LVFlier
Hey CL,
Does anyone have any tips on removing the 4 bolts from the back of the trunk lip spoiler, I do not want to drill holes. I was not sure at the time when i ordered it if I wanted to have it permanently installed no seeing it and reading I would rather tape it. Plus I did not buy the template.

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks
I recently installed my spoiler on my 16 with the adhesive only and it had been holding ul great and it has rained a lot to and no movement or leaks or gaps. So you just go with the adhesive
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The ones Ive seen are screwed from inside the trunk into the spoiler.
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