{"id":13349,"date":"2020-06-29T15:35:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T19:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techlink.mynetworkcontent.com\/?p=13349"},"modified":"2020-06-29T16:56:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T20:56:06","slug":"removal-of-corvette-z51-spoiler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/?p=13349","title":{"rendered":"Removal of Corvette Z51 Spoiler"},"content":{"rendered":"

2020 Corvette Stingray models equipped with the Z51 Performance Package feature a rear spoiler that adds downforce to improve high-speed stability. (Fig. 15) If the Z51 spoiler is to be replaced with the high wing accessory spoiler, there may be some concern about applying heat to soften the two-way tape retaining the spoiler without damaging the rear fascia paint. The fascia paint may not be able to withstand high heat generated by a heat gun.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To remove the Z51 rear spoiler, it\u2019s recommended to use 50 lb. test monofilament fishing line. Position the line (Fig. 16, #1) between the spoiler and fascia and, with a sawing motion, move the fishing line through the two-way tape to remove the spoiler. Using the fishing line method will eliminate any possibility of damage to the painted fascia surface. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Fig. 16<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not use a heat gun, or attempt to pry the spoiler off the fascia with a plastic, metal or wood trim removal tool, in order to loosen the adhesive tape.<\/span><\/p>\n

The installation instructions for Rear End Spoiler Package Installation (Fig. 17) in the Accessories Manual in the Service Information have been updated to eliminate the use of a heat gun to soften the two-way tape. Follow the updated installation instructions and do not use a heat gun during the removal process. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Any damage to the fascia paint caused during the Z51 spoiler removal should not be submitted as a warranty expense.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Thanks to Jeff Strausser<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2020 Corvette Stingray models equipped with the Z51 Performance Package feature a rear spoiler that adds downforce to improve high-speed stability. (Fig. 15) If the Z51 spoiler is to be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13349","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13349"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13349\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13374,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13349\/revisions\/13374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13349"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13349"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gm-techlink.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}