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Old 07-05-09, 01:25 PM
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Default Front Lip Spoiler Clip Removal

I know the topic of removing the front lip spoiler has been discussed to death in these forums and others. However, none of them specifically explain how to remove the two clips that hold each end of the front spoiler in place. I'm in the middle of a GFX front lip spoiler install right now and I cannot for the life of me remove these clips. Can anyone with experience in this topic please shed some light for me? Are they actually supposed to be reused when putting the GFX spoiler on?
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Nevermind. Did some more intensive searching and I found the answer.

EDIT: In case anyone else needed help with this particular task of removing the clips, here is the link to the solution on this forum:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...all-diy-4.html

Also, here are some pictures of how it came out:





Closer shot to show the minimal amount of gap. The trick is to put your fingers behind the bumper cover and actually push it out while holding the spoiler in place.


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Old 07-05-09, 08:10 PM
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Looks good...

where did u get the lip?
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Ordered it from Lexus of Westminster.
Old 07-05-09, 09:13 PM
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how much did u get it for shipped from them?
Old 07-05-09, 09:14 PM
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No gap. Looks like you did a good job with the install. Congrats.
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What is that thing on your license plate? Camera?
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Originally Posted by Phiber
What is that thing on your license plate? Camera?
No it's the EZPass transponder for us folks in the Northeast.
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Originally Posted by leescape
No it's the EZPass transponder for us folks in the Northeast.
lol. that thing is huge..guess you can't use it if people there like to roll without plates..
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Originally Posted by Phiber
lol. that thing is huge..guess you can't use it if people there like to roll without plates..
You could always go with the ugly white box version that sticks to your windshield. I think this looks way better.
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