What are the holes under the OEM trunk Spoiler
11-19-13, 07:46 AM
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What are the holes under the OEM trunk Spoiler
Now I've tried to find this in old threads but haven't managed to find any answers.
What exactly goes into the holes under the OEM trunk Spoiler?
I'm planning to install an OEM CF spoiler and want to know do I need any sort of screws or push-tabs to hold the Spoiler to the trunk?
or are the holes pictures below just left open when installing the OEM spoiler?
digger08 I hope you don't mind I used your pictures from here---> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...er-today.htmlv
What exactly goes into the holes under the OEM trunk Spoiler?
I'm planning to install an OEM CF spoiler and want to know do I need any sort of screws or push-tabs to hold the Spoiler to the trunk?
or are the holes pictures below just left open when installing the OEM spoiler?
digger08 I hope you don't mind I used your pictures from here---> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...er-today.htmlv
11-19-13, 11:05 AM
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The 5 center ones are pop in locking tabs... The two on the outer edges are threaded bolts..
Also, as mentioned there is narrow double sided tape around it all.
The new OEM CF MY14 spoiler will come with everything ready to install..
You just end up reusing the two nuts you remove..
You will also have to properly remove and clean the old tape adhesive on the trunk..
~ Joe Z
Also, as mentioned there is narrow double sided tape around it all.
The new OEM CF MY14 spoiler will come with everything ready to install..
You just end up reusing the two nuts you remove..
You will also have to properly remove and clean the old tape adhesive on the trunk..
~ Joe Z
11-19-13, 02:35 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys,
So the two metal tabs, will they simply pop out as I pull the oem spoiler off the body? or do I have to unscrew them somehow from inside the trunk?
Also would I need any additional screws? or can I simply re-use the original ones?
and Mrd916, I don't have the 2014 CF spoiler, I bought mine from a member here who had his done by Robson Design, didn't want to post pics until I actually install it (which will probably be 3 weeks or so) but here's a quick peak:
So the two metal tabs, will they simply pop out as I pull the oem spoiler off the body? or do I have to unscrew them somehow from inside the trunk?
Also would I need any additional screws? or can I simply re-use the original ones?
and Mrd916, I don't have the 2014 CF spoiler, I bought mine from a member here who had his done by Robson Design, didn't want to post pics until I actually install it (which will probably be 3 weeks or so) but here's a quick peak:
11-19-13, 02:58 PM
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^^ Well that all depends on how or what they give you to mount it.... Since its an aftermarket piece..
Again there are 5 that pop off (upward) and two threaded bolts on the ends.. Molded into the spoiler.
The two nuts will unscrew from inside the trunk once all the carpet padding is removed.
~ Joe Z
Again there are 5 that pop off (upward) and two threaded bolts on the ends.. Molded into the spoiler.
The two nuts will unscrew from inside the trunk once all the carpet padding is removed.
~ Joe Z
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11-20-13, 12:42 AM
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Thanks for the pictures and explanation Joe, ok so I understand that the two nuts will unscrew from inside the trunk, but from the picture above I can see there is a screw in the middle of the spoiler (highlighted below in grey):
Is this also removed from inside the trunk liner?
My CF spoiler never came with any screws or nuts, just holes at the bottom where these screws and nuts are supposed to fit in. So are the OEM nuts and screws reusable? or are they just a one time use kind of thing?
Is this also removed from inside the trunk liner?
My CF spoiler never came with any screws or nuts, just holes at the bottom where these screws and nuts are supposed to fit in. So are the OEM nuts and screws reusable? or are they just a one time use kind of thing?
11-21-13, 10:22 PM
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Thanks for the pictures and explanation Joe, ok so I understand that the two nuts will unscrew from inside the trunk, but from the picture above I can see there is a screw in the middle of the spoiler (highlighted below in grey):
Is this also removed from inside the trunk liner?
My CF spoiler never came with any screws or nuts, just holes at the bottom where these screws and nuts are supposed to fit in. So are the OEM nuts and screws reusable? or are they just a one time use kind of thing?
Is this also removed from inside the trunk liner?
My CF spoiler never came with any screws or nuts, just holes at the bottom where these screws and nuts are supposed to fit in. So are the OEM nuts and screws reusable? or are they just a one time use kind of thing?
11-22-13, 11:55 AM
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No problem...here is a cleaner picture.
For the open holes I used vinyl (the kind you cover your roof with) and covered them to prevent water infiltration, the other grommets are rubber and will not leak, so I left them alone. I then sealed the replacement spoiler (just in case) to prevent any leaking. So far tight as a drum
My replacement spoiler used none of the existing holes and grommets.
For the open holes I used vinyl (the kind you cover your roof with) and covered them to prevent water infiltration, the other grommets are rubber and will not leak, so I left them alone. I then sealed the replacement spoiler (just in case) to prevent any leaking. So far tight as a drum
My replacement spoiler used none of the existing holes and grommets.
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The 5 center ones are pop in locking tabs... The two on the outer edges are threaded bolts..
Also, as mentioned there is narrow double sided tape around it all.
The new OEM CF MY14 spoiler will come with everything ready to install..
You just end up reusing the two nuts you remove..
You will also have to properly remove and clean the old tape adhesive on the trunk..
~ Joe Z
Also, as mentioned there is narrow double sided tape around it all.
The new OEM CF MY14 spoiler will come with everything ready to install..
You just end up reusing the two nuts you remove..
You will also have to properly remove and clean the old tape adhesive on the trunk..
~ Joe Z
07-22-14, 11:34 AM
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I pretty much yanked mine out slowly but I did break like 2 tabs in the process
07-23-14, 04:08 AM
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I also have the same the spoiler sitting in my garage for 6 months cos im too afraid to scratch the car...
I just placed it over the original spoiler to see what it looks like :
when i bought the spoiler I also bought these front splitters :
Post some pics of your finished product please
07-23-14, 07:10 AM
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Well you can find all the pics of my build at the bottom of my mods list or go to page 3 here --> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...f-build-3.html
There aren't many pics of the spoiler itself but there are a few. the Robson design spoiler did not have any clips so it is held on only with some 3M tape.
There aren't many pics of the spoiler itself but there are a few. the Robson design spoiler did not have any clips so it is held on only with some 3M tape.
07-23-14, 12:19 PM
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Well you can find all the pics of my build at the bottom of my mods list or go to page 3 here --> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...f-build-3.html
There aren't many pics of the spoiler itself but there are a few. the Robson design spoiler did not have any clips so it is held on only with some 3M tape.
There aren't many pics of the spoiler itself but there are a few. the Robson design spoiler did not have any clips so it is held on only with some 3M tape.
Strange about the clips. Mine is marked toyota underneath and it has space for the clips