How to Remove a Car Spoiler
by Robert Good
A spoiler on a car is the fin that is mounted to the rear of the car commonly on the trunk. It is mounted to the rear of the car by 2 or 4 metal securing bolts and a number of rubber O rings and washers. Spoilers create a down force on the rear of the car while driving fast causing the rear tires to have more traction. Removing a spoiler from a car is a simple job that won't take much knowledge of the car, but removing the spoiler will leave 2 or 4 holes on the right and left side of the rear of the car.
Step 1
Park the car on flat ground in a well lit area. Open the trunk of the car and locate the metal securing bolts on the underside of the trunk.
Step 2
Using the ratchet set, remove the securing nuts from all of the metal securing bolts. Pull the securing nuts, washers and O rings off of the securing bolts.
Step 3
Lift up on the right and left side of the spoiler to remove it from the trunk. Close the trunk of the car.
References
- "Popular Mechanics Complete Car Care Manual: Updated & Expanded"; The Editors of Popular Mechanics; 2005
Things You'll Need
- Ratchet set
Writer Bio
Living in Tucson, Ariz., Robert Good has been writing from 2003 on a wide variety of subjects ranging from sports, gardening and cooking to auto repair, home maintenance and travel. Good holds a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of the State of New York.
