{"id":11597,"date":"2019-05-30T17:42:55","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T21:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/?p=11597"},"modified":"2019-05-30T17:42:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T21:42:55","slug":"corvette-zr1-rear-spoiler-adjustment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=11597","title":{"rendered":"Corvette ZR1 Rear Spoiler Adjustment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The rear spoiler of the 2019 Corvette ZR1 (Fig. 18) is installed at the dealership during the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). After installation of the rear spoiler, it may be noticeable that the spoiler has a crooked appearance. If this condition is evident, the Rear End Secondary Spoiler Bracket may be out of adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11580\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F18-spoiler-ZR1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F18-spoiler-ZR1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F18-spoiler-ZR1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F18-spoiler-ZR1-85x55.jpg 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F18-spoiler-ZR1-200x130.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> The rear spoiler (in both street and track configurations) is attached to the vehicle using unique fasteners. The vehicle is not shipped with the <a href=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=9924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>special bit that is needed to attach the spoiler<\/strong><\/a> to the vehicle. Obtain the appropriate bit to complete the installation. Refer to the Special Inspection Items box on the PDI form.<\/p>\n<p>To correct the position of the rear spoiler, remove the rear fascia and adjust the Rear End Secondary Spoiler Bracket (Fig. 19) as needed until the spoiler is level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11581\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F19-spoiler-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F19-spoiler-1.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F19-spoiler-1-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F19-spoiler-1-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F19-spoiler-1-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The bolts that need to be loosened to perform the adjustment are located on the left side of the bracket. (Fig. 20)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11582\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F20-spoiler-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F20-spoiler-2.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F20-spoiler-2-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F20-spoiler-2-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F20-spoiler-2-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 20<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Adjust the spoiler so that the spoiler mounting piers are even left to right and are a minimum of 3 mm above the rear fascia. (Fig. 21)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11583\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F21-spoiler-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F21-spoiler-3.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F21-spoiler-3-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F21-spoiler-3-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F21-spoiler-3-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 21<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the mounting piers are not positioned with the minimum 3 mm gap, the fascia paint may be damaged by the spoiler stanchions. Shown is the correct amount of clearance between the stanchions and the rear fascia. (Fig. 22)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11584\" src=\"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F22-spoiler-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F22-spoiler-4.png 740w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F22-spoiler-4-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F22-spoiler-4-85x55.png 85w, https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/F22-spoiler-4-200x130.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><strong>Fig. 22<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211; Thanks to Jeff Strausser<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rear spoiler of the 2019 Corvette ZR1 (Fig. 18) is installed at the dealership during the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). 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