HOW TO: Remove spoiler lancer GTS / RA 08+

[HiggsRA]

Not for everyone but a quick how to on removing spoiler...

Only requires a 10mm socket screwdriver:

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/6780/10mmb.jpg

Step 1:
Pop your trunk. Here are the five pop screws that will need to be removed:
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6822/hoodplugs.jpg

Easiest way is just using a flathead:
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7186/flatheadpop.jpg

[HiggsRA]

Step 2:
Gently pull back the trunk liner. The spoiler is bolted down with two nuts (on each side) that you can remove with a 10mm socket driver here:

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/3318/spoilernuts.jpg
(repeat to opposite side)

[HiggsRA]

Step 3:
Gentley pull up on your spoiler (the spoiler is one threaded screw attached to it that can scratch your hood easily if not careful, I wasn't;) It should pop out fairly easily, there is slight adhesive on trunk (more to just protect rubbing on the paint than holding it down). There is also plastic clip that is also permanently attached to under spoiler that comes out from the trunk hole not is in the rain drain.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8717/liftspoiler.jpg


First circle on left is the plastic clip on bottom of spoiler that comes out with ease. Circle on right is the screw attached to the spoiler *be cautious of when lifting up so it doesn't scratch against trunk.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4465/spoilerscrew.jpg

[HiggsRA]

[b]
Step: Wingless



http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/8865/done3p.jpg

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7717/done1b.jpg


http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/6803/done4k.jpg

[HiggsRA]

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7595/done5i.jpg

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/497/side6.jpg

[HiggsRA]

On this note i'm looking for a Do-luck (or quality replica) that would fit the 09 RA.. if anyone has or knows please PM me


http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Jacco%20Willemsen/Random%20Shots/3443474450_e76abfec85_o.jpg

[CarGuy]

Nice write-up. Thanks for posting up!

[Manny]

Definetly nice write up...How did you or have you plug int eh holes?
Would love to see pics if you have done so

[TRUSTcompany9000]

There are a couple different ways to plug the holes.

First you could go the cheap route and go to autozone or any other similar auto store, and get plasic/rubber plugs for it and paint them.

Second you could go and get color matched vinyl pieces from a local shop cut in circles slightly larger than the holes in your trunk.

Third would be to take it to an autobody shop and have them filled and then painted.

Or you could always buy a trunk, whether it be a factory one without holes, carbon fiber, or Do-Luck (carbon fiber too, my fave)

[MTZL]

^^^ That red evo look super clean & sexy. Trunk looks good. wide body and rear bumper go with the trunk. +150whp RA with evo body conversion? hmm....
tempting...