Removal of TR front spoiler?

Already did a search..............
Anyone have any insight into what is the way to remove the front spoiler on an 87 TR to refinish and repair damage?
Are there any "tricks" or short cuts to making the removal easy? In particular there are 2 bolts/studs, one located on each side that are unreachable (about 15"s forward of each front wheel well) ........other than removing rivets that secure the panel(s) that enclose the under belly. I plan on putting an opening with a plug when I do get it removed so that future removal will be easier as well as making the bolts in question accessible. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kerry

 

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Thanks Jerrari, but I figured it out........Here is "the way" I found was easiest.
First remove the center bolt (10mm) in the center under the hood.
At that point, crank the steer tires to the inside (drivers side to passenger and visa versa)
Next remove the enclosure panels in the front of the wheel wells 5 to six bolts (10mm). With these panels removed you gain access to the 10mm nut that is located about 3" inside the fender. JUST loosen it 2 or 3 turns.
Now revove the yellow parking/turn lens with a philips screwdriver. You then take a regular straight blade screwdriver and remove the 2 screws and take out the light assembly, unplug the electrics and set aside. This now gives you "access" to the 10mm nut that is located about 15" front the wheel well opening. Again JUST loosen 2-3 turns.
You then remove any philips head screws (thats what was holding the aluminum belly pan covers on mine) or rivets from the front bottom edge of the spoiler.
Now the spoiler should be pulled forward and there ya go.
I suggest that when replacing any of the panels or the spoiler itself that you use new stainless steel bolts/nuts/washers/screws and anti-sieze. Also here is your opportunity to clean any debris out of the AC condenser and clean and detail areas that NO ONE will ever see.........but you will know are clean, tidy and correct!

Hope this is helpful to others. Kerry

 

Good Job and a nice write-up Kerry. You make it sound so easy I think I'll tackle this job on my car too.

 

Kerry...di you take any photo's of the process?

 

I still can....infact when I re install I will post. Good idea. Kerry

 

Ok here are the results of refinishing the spoiler and fabbing a "skidplate"! The spoiler was smoothed of chips and damage and then I sprayed it with Line-X truck bed coating and the results are excellent. Some of the advantages of the Line-x are as follows: First the finish very much resembles the factory finish. Second it will not chip off. Third I coated all surfaces top/bottom/sides /back, which results in making the "delicate" fiberglass somewhat indestructable.

Lastly I fabricated a "skid plate" that attaches to the lower lip of the spoiler out of 1/8" aluminum and it will serve as a pesudo "curb feeler"! It will take the brunt of a driveway entrance before the spoiler and actually give an "audible" that clearance is about to become an issue. It is easily replaceable and is not unsightly.

So if anyone is interested in acquiring this skidplate I can reproduce for a cost of $180 USD. # days and I can have it on the way..........Any interest?

Any way here are pix and I will post pix of the re-install as requested by an earlier post. Kerry

Damn..........can't post the pix........anyone wanna volunteer to post them?

 

Well the spoiler is back in place and the skid plate attached (9 points of attachment to the spoiler, with stainless steel metal screws that are all countersunk into the skid plate...........very clean appearance!! Came out great........very pleased!

NOTE: When removing, as well as re-attaching the spoiler, get a 10mm short ratchet type wrench. It makes the whole process fairly painless.

Another thing that I have discovered, is that with the spoiler Line-X'ed you can beat the hell out of it with a rubber mallet and not destroy it or marr it at all. I had to do this in order to get the back edges to line up with the wheel well openings. the Line-X made the spoiler a little tighter of a fit (Line-X added just a hair to the "dimensions").

I feel very confident that spoiler damage will be a thing of the past with the Line-X and skidplate.

If I ever figure out how to down-size the pix I have I will post immediately.

Kerry

 

Kerry -

Did you have to take the spoiler to a Line-X dealer, or is that stuff available in a spray can or something?

Also if you e-mail me the pictures (charles @ carolina-sound.com) I will post them for you.

 

I took it to a Line-X dealer......no rattle cans available!
Cost was $68.96 to have it sprayed and 15 minutes of my time,great deal!
Pix are on the way, Thanks for your help.
Kerry

 

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Thank you very much cgperry..........................Kerry

 

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