Spoiler - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Apply masking tape to the deck lid around the perimeter of the spoiler to protect the deck lid paint during the spoiler removal process
2. Open decklid.
3. Remove nuts (1).
4. Remove spoiler (2) from vehicle.




5. Make several knots spaced about 1 inch apart near the middle of a 3-4 ft. length of monofilament fishing line.
6. Use the knotted monofilament to saw through the tape and remove the spoiler without damaging it or the deck lid surface.




7. All tape/residue must be completely removed from the deck lid surface. Use a 3M(TM) Stripe-Off Wheel (Part Nos. 07498 or 07499, which are solid wheels) to remove the tape/residue without damaging the vehicle surface.
8. The following technique is necessary for the removal Stripe-Off Wheel to work with the 3M(TM) Acrylic Plus Tape: The wheel must rotate and be applied to the tape so that the wheel is providing a lifting or peeling action to the tape this will help to prevent smearing of the tape.
9. After removal of the tape/residue with the wheel, use 3M(TM) Prep Solvent-70 (Part No. 08973) as a cleaning wipe. Then wipe with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
10. Remove the masking tape from the deck lid.
11. All tape/residue must also be removed from the spoiler, this can be accomplished with the 3M(TM) Stripe-Off Wheel, using caution not to gouge the backside of spoiler.