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Old Jun 7, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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How to replace 997.2 lower front spoiler?

Although my DD is a high performance car and is pretty low in the front, it’s nothing like the TTS. Even being careful, I’ve scraped the OEM lower front spoiler now and then in the first 10 weeks of ownership. I can't stomach the dings and am ready to replace it with the same OEM part. So how is it detached and reattached and what do I need in the way of tools, jacks, ramps to do it myself? I currently have nothing other than the car’s own jack to lift and hold it. I’m 6’4” 215 lbs, so if I need to get under it, it has to lifted more than a pinch. Thanks.
 
Old Jun 7, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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If you are referring to the chin spoiler, it is very easy. There is one screw on each side of the front fender. Unscrew this and pull the chin spoiler off starting from one side. Should take less than 5 minutes.
 
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If you are referring to the chin spoiler, it is very easy. There is one screw on each side of the front fender. Unscrew this and pull the chin spoiler off starting from one side. Should take less than 5 minutes.
Correct - no jack needed...but it does take a strong pull to get the tabs out.
 
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You can buy replacements at Suncoast Parts for under $200
 
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Thanks. I'm going to order a couple of replacements at that price and given how easy they are to ding. Can anyone tell me if the screws that need to come out are Torxs?
 
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Thanks. I'm going to order a couple of replacements at that price and given how easy they are to ding. Can anyone tell me if the screws that need to come out are Torxs?
Yes - torx.
 
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