Removing rear OEM spoiler

[Quranp]

Hey all, trying to find some info on how to remove the rear oem spoiler. I need to repaint my liftgate so it would be super helpful to remove it. I see a series of T-30's under the liftgate to the rear. But they only spin as if there is a nut on the opposite side that I am not seeing because of the spoiler?‍??

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[RickMachE]

You should search the forum, as I recall the spoiler is not removable without then having to replace it.

 

[Quranp]

I tried searching both here and google, maybe I used the wrong verbage or key words. But thank you, and thank you for responding. I saw a few for sale on eBay and tried to use the pictures to determine how it was installed, clips bolt holes etc... well now that explains the free spinning bolts.

 

[markboris]

Hey all, trying to find some info on how to remove the rear oem spoiler. I need to repaint my liftgate so it would be super helpful to remove it. I see a series of T-30's under the liftgate to the rear. But they only spin as if there is a nut on the opposite side that I am not seeing because of the spoiler?‍??

Hey Quran, I just replied back to this on the other thread that you asked the same question. The spoiler is removable and I posted the removal process as listed in the Ford Repair Manual and issues doing it in the thread below.

I believe this is the answer to your question:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/advice-on-how-to-fix-top-rear-brake-light.29697/#post-673760

 

[Quranp]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help and the patience. Downloading the instructional now.

 

[markboris]

Thanks guys I appreciate the help and the patience. Downloading the instructional now.

Let me know if you need any help with this. I've removed three spoilers on Mach-E's and each one had one or more of the bolts spinning without coming out. It is generally the two outer bolts that have this issue.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

Hey Quran, I just replied back to this on the other thread that you asked the same question. The spoiler is removable and I posted the removal process as listed in the Ford Repair Manual and issues doing it in the thread below.

I believe this is the answer to your question:

https://www.macheforum.com/site/threads/advice-on-how-to-fix-top-rear-brake-light.29697/#post-673760

Wow, I just read your post and I see why their reputation is the need to be replaced once removed! I think I’ll leave mine on ?

 

[markboris]

Wow, I just read your post and I see why their reputation is the need to be replaced once removed! I think I’ll leave mine on ?

Apparently when Ford uses Loctite on a bolt, they don't want their mechanics to spend the time to clean it off then reapply Loctite before installing. They just buy new bolts which have Loctite Dry-Loc already on it. I clean off the bolts and reapply Loctite.

 

[Quranp]

Thank you Mark, I was confidante which T-30's after looking at pics of those for sale on Ebay. As soon as I put my torque drive on the first one I had a pretty good idea of what happened. Unfortunately my bore scope confirmed my suspicion. I was able to drill it out without damaging the surrounding parts and plastic. But after that I put my tools down ran to the forum. Well, If I have any more repeats with the hand tools I now have a work around.

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