How to remove factory rear spoiler?

wheee! · 12-27-2013, 03:36 PM

Anyone have a DIY on removing the rear factory spoiler? I would like to take it off and replace it with an aftermarket spoiler but I don't want to destroy it in the process if I can help it!

Thanks!

wheee! · 12-27-2013, 04:25 PM

and yes, I have the FSM and the factory instructions, just looking for experienced advice...

DEpointfive0 · 12-27-2013, 04:35 PM

You're going to destroy it. Quality eBay painted replicas are like $100, so know that you're going to destroy it and move on

Trips · 12-27-2013, 04:40 PM

Look Here

rear trunk removal

can't find the other bolts that hold the rear spoiler

Mitco39 · 12-27-2013, 04:44 PM

They are stuck down to the hatch pretty damn good thats for sure.

BeemaaZ · 12-27-2013, 05:25 PM

Took me a while to do it out but thanks to helpful forum members it can be done without destroying the OEM spoiler.
Good luck and have fun!

1. remove two bolts holding the plastic panel then slowly pry the orange clips using prying tool to remove the panel, here what it looks like

2. remove two nuts and two bolts on the spoiler from the opening behind the plastic panel, I recommend using magnetic tools so you don't lose these bolts inside the hatch

3. use a heat gun to soften the adhesive or leave the car in the sun for a few minutes which ever works best

4. use a fishing line to cut the adhesive on both sides until you hit the outer clips and use xacto knife to cut the remaining adhesive around the spoiler very carefully you don't want to cut the paint in the process. (See the bottom picture on Step # 2 above)

5. bend your knees, hold the spoiler from the bottom and slowly push the spoiler upwards until you hear all the clips pop! make sure the nuts & bolts on step # 2 were completely removed.

6. remove the spoiler from the hatch and use adhesive remover to clean the remaining adhesive

wheee! · 12-27-2013, 05:47 PM

Thanks forum family! I got it off but unfortunately I did end up cracking the left side. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still disappointing.
Good news is, it's ready for body work prep and new spoiler mounting!
Seibon CF NS2 here we come!

BeemaaZ · 12-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Sorry to hear that. Step 4 & step 5 are crucial in order to save the spoiler.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

Thanks forum family! I got it off but unfortunately I did end up cracking the left side.
Seibon CF NS2 here we come!

wheee! · 12-27-2013, 07:45 PM

Did step four properly but step five was a clusterfrack... Oh well!

Underdog · 03-22-2014, 11:47 PM

When i took out the first clip heard a pop thought yes itt came out. Did the second clip made a really loud pop thought i broke it. turns out i broke the first one and second one came out perfect!!lol

wheee! · 03-23-2014, 10:38 AM

I can't imagine Nissan ever thought this was going to be a removable part. Remove wing = replace wing...!

12-27-2013, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
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BeemaaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,594 Drives: 40thAE#472 Rep Power: 508	Rear Spoiler Removal Took me a while to do it out but thanks to helpful forum members it can be done without destroying the OEM spoiler. Good luck and have fun! 1. remove two bolts holding the plastic panel then slowly pry the orange clips using prying tool to remove the panel, here what it looks like 2. remove two nuts and two bolts on the spoiler from the opening behind the plastic panel, I recommend using magnetic tools so you don't lose these bolts inside the hatch 3. use a heat gun to soften the adhesive or leave the car in the sun for a few minutes which ever works best 4. use a fishing line to cut the adhesive on both sides until you hit the outer clips and use xacto knife to cut the remaining adhesive around the spoiler very carefully you don't want to cut the paint in the process. (See the bottom picture on Step # 2 above) 5. bend your knees, hold the spoiler from the bottom and slowly push the spoiler upwards until you hear all the clips pop! make sure the nuts & bolts on step # 2 were completely removed. 6. remove the spoiler from the hatch and use adhesive remover to clean the remaining adhesive wheee! and Silly Rabbit like this. __________________ SoCal 40th Meet Old & New Mods Steering Lock RECALL**** Own 40th 370Z? Get the build # and the Manuf. date here Last edited by BeemaaZ; 12-27-2013 at 05:28 PM.

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Thanks forum family! I got it off but unfortunately I did end up cracking the left side. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still disappointing. Good news is, it's ready for body work prep and new spoiler mounting! Seibon CF NS2 here we come! BeemaaZ and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Did step four properly but step five was a clusterfrack... Oh well! lildudeus likes this. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal Last edited by wheee!; 07-02-2014 at 11:29 AM.

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Underdog Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: El paso Posts: 20 Drives: 2010 370z silver Rep Power: 14	clips When i took out the first clip heard a pop thought yes itt came out. Did the second clip made a really loud pop thought i broke it. turns out i broke the first one and second one came out perfect!!lol BeemaaZ likes this.

03-23-2014, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I can't imagine Nissan ever thought this was going to be a removable part. Remove wing = replace wing...! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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