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Old 05-02-17, 09:03 AM
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Just noticed that there is an emerging gap between the spoiler and the trunk itself.

How are they attached? Bolted on? Anyone have theirs loosen? How do you get the inner skin tabs off?

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Originally Posted by MustangSal
Just noticed that there is an emerging gap between the spoiler and the trunk itself.

How are they attached? Bolted on? Anyone have theirs loosen? How do you get the inner skin tabs off?

Will post a pic later.

TIA.
If the dealership did the install or if it was part of the F-Sport package, it should have been bolted/screwed-in with two bolts/screws. This means they would've drilled two holes into the trunk. If you see it lifting, maybe the areas where the tape from the spoiler is coming off slightly.
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
If the dealership did the install or if it was part of the F-Sport package, it should have been bolted/screwed-in with two bolts/screws. This means they would've drilled two holes into the trunk. If you see it lifting, maybe the areas where the tape from the spoiler is coming off slightly.
Correct, 2 bolts... also additional I believe 2 holes for plastic clips built into Fsport spoiler/lip making total of 4 holes in trunk... 2 bolts on each end & 2 plastic clips close to the middle of spoiler.

Base model GS has only 2 holes for bolts and rest is double tape.
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Would it be difficult to install a trunk spoiler on a base model gs?
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Originally Posted by mrmahgoo
Would it be difficult to install a trunk spoiler on a base model gs?
Super easy if you can make yourself to drill two holes yourself!!!! First time 15 years ago I was like "me drilling my car??? are you crazy???"

I just bought OEM painted one via ebay, seller has many colors available. Also, I purchased template for holes from different seller.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/322035459432...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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thanks. I think it'll look better with one on

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Thanks. I think it'll look better with one
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Originally Posted by mrmahgoo
Would it be difficult to install a trunk spoiler on a base model gs?
I bought an OEM spoiler from sslexus (superstition springs Lexus on Amazon/eBay).

I did the install two years ago without drilling and used the supplied double sided tape and I added some 3M tape of my own as well. I had to Dremel off the bolts on the spoiler to get it to sit flush without drilling.

Just another way to do it without drilling...mine has been on with no issues to date.
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thanks. Good to know
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