How do you remove our rear spoiler?

[conradtan]

I (patiently) am waiting for my new spoiler that's going to go in place of the old stock spoiler. I raised the wing up, and noticed 3 (torx?) bolts holding it in place, except there seems to be small black "filler" material which does not let me insert torx bit in. Anyone come across this before? What to do?

[TriGem2k]

They are little plastic Pins. Push them in and pull out thre rivit. Very simple.

[Rodger]

At some point I'm going to include this in an exhaust replacement writeup.

Extend the spoiler fully. You'll see three plastic rivets used to hold the spoiler painted portion in place. Using a very small allen wrench, place the point of the wrench on the center of the rivet (it has a small x in the center). Now, using a small hammer, lightly tap the center of the rivet (using the allen wrench like a punch) toward the rear of the car. If you need a pic, I can provide one in about 5 minutes. This will cause the center of the rivet to fall inside the spoiler (not a problem, easily recoverable). Do this will all three and you'll be left with three easily-removable rivets with holes in the center.

Once you've got the rivets out, you need to remove the painted cover. It slides up and down easily at the front, but the back is held in place by a lip. Starting at one end, work the spoiler cover off of the lip a little at a time. Be careful, it's plastic. Set it aside somewhere that it won't get damaged or stepped on.

Now you should be able to see through the holes in the top of the spoiler. You'll see two easily-removable allen bolts. Take them out.

NOW, the important part. Lift the spoiler straight up off the mounts. Don't tilt it. Once you've got your hand over either end of it, tilt it, and the center sections of the rivets will fall right into your hand. Don't lose these little pieces. They tap right back into the rivet.

[conradtan]

Thanks a bunch! I will post pics next week!

[VintagePig.com]

Originally Posted by Rodger

At some point I'm going to include this in an exhaust replacement writeup.

Extend the spoiler fully. You'll see three plastic rivets used to hold the spoiler painted portion in place. Using a very small allen wrench, place the point of the wrench on the center of the rivet (it has a small x in the center). Now, using a small hammer, lightly tap the center of the rivet (using the allen wrench like a punch) toward the rear of the car. If you need a pic, I can provide one in about 5 minutes. This will cause the center of the rivet to fall inside the spoiler (not a problem, easily recoverable). Do this will all three and you'll be left with three easily-removable rivets with holes in the center.

Once you've got the rivets out, you need to remove the painted cover. It slides up and down easily at the front, but the back is held in place by a lip. Starting at one end, work the spoiler cover off of the lip a little at a time. Be careful, it's plastic. Set it aside somewhere that it won't get damaged or stepped on.

Now you should be able to see through the holes in the top of the spoiler. You'll see two easily-removable allen bolts. Take them out.

NOW, the important part. Lift the spoiler straight up off the mounts. Don't tilt it. Once you've got your hand over either end of it, tilt it, and the center sections of the rivets will fall right into your hand. Don't lose these little pieces. They tap right back into the rivet.

Just found this post thanks really helpful

[Springman26]

More importantly what are you replacing it with? We need pics

[navyc130fe]

Where do you get those little rivets??? I lost 2 when I pulled to the rear bumper cover to replace the exhaust.

[Spinnaker]

PLASTIC RIVET
G99950749940 - Genuine Porsche
Description
Known as: expansion rivet

[LAP1DOUG]

Originally Posted by Spinnaker

PLASTIC RIVET
G99950749940 - Genuine Porsche
Description
Known as: expansion rivet

Also, pop rivets work fine if you have a rivet gun. As I recall, I used 3/16" rivets. Use the cheap aluminum nail kind so they are easy to drill back out if you ever have to take it off again.

When bolting putting everything back together, just check the alignment carefully as you go to make sure it goes all the way down without sticking, or you'll get to o it again (or be one of those running around with a large gap to the body).

Good luck.

[navyc130fe]

Thanks for the info!