How to remove factory rear spoiler?
 

Anyone have a DIY on removing the rear factory spoiler? I would like to take it off and replace it with an aftermarket spoiler but I don't want to destroy it in the process if I can help it!

Thanks! :tup:

and yes, I have the FSM and the factory instructions, just looking for experienced advice...

You're going to destroy it. Quality eBay painted replicas are like $100, so know that you're going to destroy it and move on

Look Here

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...k-removal.html

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...r-spoiler.html

They are stuck down to the hatch pretty damn good thats for sure.

Rear Spoiler Removal
 

Took me a while to do it out but thanks to helpful forum members it can be done without destroying the OEM spoiler.
Good luck and have fun! :tup:

1. remove two bolts holding the plastic panel then slowly pry the orange clips using prying tool to remove the panel, here what it looks like
http://www.the370z.com/members/beema...-rearpanel.jpg

2. remove two nuts and two bolts on the spoiler from the opening behind the plastic panel, I recommend using magnetic tools so you don't lose these bolts inside the hatch
http://www.the370z.com/members/beema...74432-rear.jpg

3. use a heat gun to soften the adhesive or leave the car in the sun for a few minutes which ever works best

4. use a fishing line to cut the adhesive on both sides until you hit the outer clips and use xacto knife to cut the remaining adhesive around the spoiler very carefully you don't want to cut the paint in the process. (See the bottom picture on Step # 2 above)

5. bend your knees, hold the spoiler from the bottom and slowly push the spoiler upwards until you hear all the clips pop! make sure the nuts & bolts on step # 2 were completely removed.

6. remove the spoiler from the hatch and use adhesive remover to clean the remaining adhesive

Thanks forum family! I got it off but unfortunately I did end up cracking the left side. Nothing that couldn't be fixed but still disappointing.
Good news is, it's ready for body work prep and new spoiler mounting!
Seibon CF NS2 here we come!

Sorry to hear that. Step 4 & step 5 are crucial in order to save the spoiler.

Did step four properly but step five was a clusterfrack... Oh well!

clips
 

When i took out the first clip heard a pop thought yes itt came out. Did the second clip made a really loud pop thought i broke it. turns out i broke the first one and second one came out perfect!!lol

I can't imagine Nissan ever thought this was going to be a removable part. Remove wing = replace wing...!