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Removing back wing/spoiler

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by krneidigh, Apr 13, 2013.

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  1. krneidigh

    krneidigh Junior Member

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    Does anyone know how the back wing/spoiler comes off? I am thinking about mounting a spoiler from a Scion tC on it, just for looks.
     
    #1 krneidigh, Apr 13, 2013
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    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    Please post pics of this when you figure it out. A walk-through would be great as I plan on adding the Itec Spoiler later on.
     
    #2 ztanos, Apr 13, 2013
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    they're just attached from underneath with some nuts.. open up the hatch and look.

    also... how would you fit a tC spoiler on the Prius C? o_O
     
    #3 SquallLHeart, Apr 13, 2013
  4. krneidigh

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    I was actually looking at bolting it on top of the the stock one similar to posted pic.
     

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    I think i've seen that spoiler on a yaris before..
     
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    1. REMOVE REAR LIGHT COVER
    2. REMOVE CENTER STOP LIGHT SET
    3. REMOVE REAR SPOILER
    (a) Remove the 2 plug holes. [​IMG]
    (b) Remove the 4 bolts. [​IMG]
    (c) Put protective tape around the rear spoiler.
    Text in Illustration

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    Protective Tape     [​IMG]
    (d) Disengage the 3 clips and remove the rear spoiler. [​IMG]
    (e) Remove the rear spoiler seal from the rear spoiler. [​IMG]
    (f) Remove the 4 No. 1 rear spoiler seals from the rear spoilers.
    [​IMG]
    4. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR
    (a) Remove the No. 1 rear spoiler protector.
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    5. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR
    (a) Remove the 2 No. 2 rear spoiler protectors.
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    6. REMOVE NO. 3 REAR SPOILER PROTECTOR
    (a) Remove the 2 No. 3 rear spoiler protectors.
    [​IMG]
     
    #7 wmo168, Apr 17, 2013
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    wow.. nice documentation.

    I wish I get could get into that repair manual...
     
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    Wow!!! Thanks
     
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    btw.. the spoiler you posted above.. was designed for the car. as with the rest of the kit.

    the tC spoiler was designed for.. well.. a tC. having come from a scion tC.. i'm very familiar with its spoiler... and still not liking the idea of you putting it on the stock prius C spoiler. it will not flow with the car. besides... you won't be able to mount it correctly nor secure it down the way it was meant to be attached.
     
    #10 SquallLHeart, Apr 18, 2013
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    garm mpg + cool = win

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    ^ Why not let him try it out? Stock spoiler can go right back on.
     
    #11 garm, Apr 19, 2013
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    He said he wanted to attach the TC spoiler to the factory spoiler... I think anyhow. I may have misread it.
     
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    garm mpg + cool = win

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    ^ oh hmmm, maybe. Still happy to sit back and watch, and grateful for the DIY instructions on R&R for the stock spoiler.
     
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    i read it as mounting it on the stock spoiler.. meaning he's going to drill into the stock spoiler to mount it..

    (n)
     
    #14 SquallLHeart, Apr 22, 2013
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    A garage door will do it quicker than anything I know... :p
     
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    I think so too... wants to do it like that aqua up there
     
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    I have ordered it and I'm hoping to have it by this weekend. It was only $150 painted and shipped. I will be taping it on to get a good look at it, if I like it I'll mount it. But if mounting is not possible or WAY too involved, I might abandon it. Then again, you might be right I might think it looks stupid. lol. Worst case scenario I put it on and don't like it or jack up my stock spoiler, which I can just order another one $350 and be out $500, life goes on. I'll post pics and some instructions if it works.
     
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    Ok, here's the problem, the "feet" are too long and don't fit on the C. I might have to look at another spoiler.
     
    #18 krneidigh, Apr 25, 2013
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    Are you aware of the extended "wing" spoiler that exists in Japan and on the Australian i-Tech model? It's certainly not the full-on wing shown in the photos you posted, but it's quite nice. I wouldn't know for sure, but I'm guessing there's probably a good chance that it will fit as a straight swap from the standard short spoiler.

    Clearest image I could find: Toyota Japan Genuine Aqua Rear Roof Wing Spoiler JDM Prius C Hybrid 2012 2013 | eBay
     
    #19 Rob.au, Apr 26, 2013
  20. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

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    ^ That is a straight swap I have one coming in this week. You can purchase them color-matched to your car from Japan.
     
    #20 garm, Apr 28, 2013
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