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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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How to remove factory aero lip?

I know on the oem lip there's a screw on each side right?
But is the aero lip a different setup?
I've tried pulling but it doesn't budge at all.
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remove the 1 screw on each side (inside edge of the fender well). Then pull out from that same point.

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I just exchanged my front spoiler lip for an aerokit lip. I initially had trouble removing the lip after removing the screws (which are on the lower rear edge of the lip in the front wheel well) -- wouldn't budge despite some fairly hard tugging on it. Then I noticed that there are inset washers that are in the screw holes. After I removed those, I removed the lip by first tugging outward at the rear side attachment. The clips that hold it in place released with a loud popping sound -- but nothing was damaged. I detached both rear sides first, then moved to the front. The front edge was the hardest to tug out, but firm pulling directly forward released the clips.

To put the aerokit lip on, I pushed in the front center first, then worked my way around the sides to the back.
 
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Wow thanks for the fast replies! Much appreciated guys.

Mike: how about those intercoolers??
 
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I had to use a flat head to push the little metal tabs in underneath and removed it like that while pulling outward... goes on and off very easy after the first time.
 
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I always found it easier to start at one side (as opposed to center) and get that one in the proper place then work your way around to the other side. That was back before the kitty litter beyond turn 10A at Road Atlanta consumed my aero spoiler. My one and only experience with Ferodo 3000 pads.
 

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