2002 lara spoiler removal.

by **sinnsation** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:07 pm

Hello,

I have been looking over this forum for awhile now and just now registered. I love the site. It has helped me quite a few times.

I know this has been discussed before but didn't find the answer on how to remove the spoiler on an 02 solara. I have removed the lining from inside the truck but I have no access to the spoiler from there.

The reason being, is that one of the studs has broke and I would like to take the spoiler off so I can try and repair it.

Thank you

by **ThatVietGuy** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:23 pm

The stud that holds the spoiler to the trunk?

I would assume that makes it easier to take the spoiler off :-?

by **sinnsation** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:28 pm

I assume so. The right side is not held on so the spoiler is lifted off of the trunk slightly. I can pull up on it and see a hole in the trunk. Since I can't get to the spoiler from inside the trunk Im really not sure how the spoiler is held on.

I assumed it was a couple of bolts/nuts to hold it down.

by **ThatVietGuy** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 4:39 pm

If you've pulled off the trunk lid lining, you should see four (in your case three) bolts, I believe, under the spoiler.

Website · by **99BlackSandv6** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 5:09 pm

Yes, there are bolts that hold it on and it slides off of the studs.

by **sinnsation** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 7:08 pm

Ok. I'll take another look. I probably overlooked them.

Thanks guys.

Website · by **99BlackSandv6** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:47 pm

They're not plainly visible, you have to look through the frame of the lid but they are there. I believe I had to use an extension and a 12mm socket for them, but don't quote me on the size.

by **sinnsation** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 11:11 am

Alright. Thanks to you guys I was able to remove the spoiler.

I found that one of the rivets that the spoiler slides onto was gone which is why it was lifted on one side.

This is probably a dumb question, but does anyone know where I could get a replacement? I wnet to Toyota but they want to charge me for a new spoiler which doesn't make sense.

by **sahuddleston** » Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:13 pm

Pm reggie, he is a parts guy and may have a solution for you.

Website · by **99BlackSandv6** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:27 am

Yeah, I have no idea where to get those unless Reggie can hook you up. Mine are f'ed up too BTW, it's probably common. The spoiler was a pain to fit back on correctly but it looks good and feel solid. Maybe you should just try harder. :lol:

2002 lara spoiler removal.

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