easiest way to remove factory rear spoiler
#31
Racer
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Since there arent many pictures regarding this i might as well show you the drama you are about to unleash. I cant believe Lexus used Rivets! my 1950 Ford uses rivets. If i had the money i would probably buy another black boot lid. But, i don't so. Here's what you are looking at -
Pry this little cover off, its only 2 small velcro pieces like stated earlier in the thread.
Unscrew these two Bolts
now...
Close your Trunk and pull straight up on the Spoiler to pop the remaining Metal U clips out
( spoiler will come off at this point but the wire for the LED light will run through the drivers side hole of the spoiler)
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Welcome to H3LL!
Let the Rivet Drilling, Bodywork, Hole-Filling Madness begin
Pry this little cover off, its only 2 small velcro pieces like stated earlier in the thread.
Unscrew these two Bolts
now...
Close your Trunk and pull straight up on the Spoiler to pop the remaining Metal U clips out
( spoiler will come off at this point but the wire for the LED light will run through the drivers side hole of the spoiler)
.
..
...
....
Welcome to H3LL!
Let the Rivet Drilling, Bodywork, Hole-Filling Madness begin
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herculesx (04-05-18)
#36
Racer
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really the only part that has me a lil frustrated is the square hole the bend clip goes into because it protrudes a little. tapping it down instead of being up (if that works) would get everything flush to repair and blend and wetsand/paint/buff to match. not sure, depends how much a (junkyard) onyx black boot lid costs to weigh out pain vs. price. but i have never seen a company do rivets on a spoiler or such a heavy duty oem install. usually its two bolts/holes each side. and i think that bend from the clip is due to people lifting and closing the trunk by the spoiler for so many years
#37
#42
naw, pretty much just really dense body filler
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7816320-post131.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/7816320-post131.html
#43
Racer
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#44
Great tutorial! I love your posts, very detailed and fun to see the progress.
I just picked up a 99 GS400 and it has the OEM Wing. it seems like the wing doesnt sit quite flush, anybody seen this, or is this the way it sits?
I just picked up a 99 GS400 and it has the OEM Wing. it seems like the wing doesnt sit quite flush, anybody seen this, or is this the way it sits?
Last edited by Loyalone72; 05-31-13 at 05:03 PM.