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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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I'm going to remove my z28 rear spoiler with an aftermarket ss one. Does anyone have any instructions on how to do this? I just don't want to damage any plastic parts in particular. Thanks!
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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just give it a little tug to get it started and then i used a really long clip tool to get the rest and worked my way around. i think i only broke one clip but they are like 30 cents from gm. be careful because a lot of times aftermarket spoilers fit like crap and will require some triming or some adding of fiberglass.
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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just give it a little tug to get it started and then i used a really long clip tool to get the rest and worked my way around. i think i only broke one clip but they are like 30 cents from gm. be careful because a lot of times aftermarket spoilers fit like crap and will require some triming or some adding of fiberglass.
Okay, I'll try that. Hopefully, everything goes well. If not, I'll stick with the original one. Thanks!
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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i HATE those yellow tabs! i had bruises under my fingernails from them!

but yeah, its a very straight forward procedure
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