DIY wing removal? (just the 'blade')
#1
05-07-2007, 09:19 AM
DIY wing removal? (just the 'blade')
I purchased the CF wing blade on eBay, and received it today. I am not very ifted when it comes to DIY projects, but I guess this swap would not be that bad. Can anyone please tell me how to remove the OEM wing blade?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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05-07-2007, 09:42 AM
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First of all, you need the spanner tool that will allow you to rotate the the top of the mounting shaft (45-90 degrees or so) so that the existing. It's a simple tool but is pretty much necessary to do the job. The tool has a pin that fits into a small diameter hole on the shaft and it allows you to rotate the top of the shaft. Once you get the old wing off, you will also likely need a hex head socket to remove the mounting nuts from your existing wing to use in the new one. The socket is either 13 or 14mm, I'm sure a search will uncover that bit of info. If it's 13mm, remember that is almost identical to 1/2". They are screwed in and the factory used a bit of loctite (or similar) so you will need to use a bit of force to break them loose. Whole process should take 10 minutes. good luck with the new wing.
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05-07-2007, 09:50 AM
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05-07-2007, 10:36 AM
Schematic:
Tools needed:
Turn the pistons with the spanner wrench until the wing is released (about 180º). Lay the wing on a padded surface and remove the 14mm allen inserts (you need some leverage). Use loctite blue when you reinstall.
Tools needed:
Turn the pistons with the spanner wrench until the wing is released (about 180º). Lay the wing on a padded surface and remove the 14mm allen inserts (you need some leverage). Use loctite blue when you reinstall.
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08-03-2007, 06:45 PM
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I cannot find this "spanner tool" anywhere...does anyone have one that they don't need?
TIA
JB
TIA
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02-27-2008, 10:24 PM
I took a lot of force to unscrew the inserts from the original spoiler. I used a 2 foot piece of pipe as a cheater bar to get leverage on the hex wrench. It was very awkward getting the necessary force while holding the old spoiler and not scratching it.
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