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bmk
03-07-2003, 07:35 PM
I thought i saw something on this before, but searching led to nothing. Its driving me nuts.

When you're removing the factory rear spoiler, I rip off the inside plastic to get at the middle screws right?

And after its off.. how do i go about plugging the holes?
Toyboy
03-07-2003, 07:49 PM
If yours is the 4cyl version it probably will only have a few screws on each side of the spoiler which wont need any plastic removal :P
If its the v6 model then that plastic panel on the hatch will have to be removed to get tthe middle bolt out if there is a middle bolt :wink:
bmk
03-07-2003, 07:52 PM
Mine's a 1.8L..

I took off the side screws today and then tried to lift off the spoiler to no avail. I guess I have to rip the plastic off. Always get a bad feeling popping out plastic..

and what about the holes after removal?
Toyboy
03-07-2003, 08:27 PM
If you have the bolt in the middle and plan to leave it off you'll have to get it welded up :(
I have the 1.8L and only had 2 screws on each side,ive had mine off for weeks now,but because i have the holes only on the side the rainwater doesnt go into my boot,cause the screw holes are on the outside of the boot seal :wink:
Dogo
03-07-2003, 08:29 PM
never done it. But I have ripped off LOTS of plastic from mine and other cars before. be gentle at first, life up the bits u can and shine a torch under there to look for more clips / screws. Some of tbe screws in the astina are plastic, with a flat circle flap on top. they can be removed by prying up from top flap.

Keep a watch out for the plastic going white where its under stress tho !

and just try to slowly pull from nearest where u feel the trim is still held down.

other than that, cant help!
Cosmo Dude
03-07-2003, 08:42 PM
Only thing I can see in the Manual is that there are three holes each side and two in the centre. There are a collection of clips and nuts to be removed (eight in total).

Good luck,

Rod
bmk
03-07-2003, 08:50 PM
Thanks for the info guys.

My spoilers got two screws each side.. not sure about in the middle though.

I think i might give it another go tomorrow
Cosmo Dude
03-07-2003, 08:59 PM
My spoilers got two screws each side.. not sure about in the middle though.

It has one clip and a nut each end of the spanner :wink: probably a 10mm.

Rod
pr1mo
03-07-2003, 11:00 PM
think im the only person here not to have bought their hatch without spoiler :)