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    factory spoiler coming loose

    Hello, the left rear corner of my rear spoiler seems to be coming loose. I don't recall how it's attached. I couldn't seem to locate any screws in that area. I was hoping just to tighten them up. How can I re-seal that back to the trunk?

    "RescuRauder", Born on 09/02/2003 & rescued on 04/05/2013. #236 of 3214 and #62 of 1237 in Black. CAI, Some kind of tune, Kooks Headers, X-pipe w/Hi-Flow cats, Magnaflow mufflers, Resonators removed, 4.10's, Metco U&L CA and Watts link, Drilled & slotted rotors, now BOOSTED!! Eaton Swapped 12/29/19!!
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    You have four screws make sure there tight enough also get some 3M adhesive tape works like a charm you don't want water make it's way inside the trunk.

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    Spoiler Instructions

    The bolts should be pretty easy to find, but if it will help here are the factory spoiler install instructions.
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    Thanks!

    "RescuRauder", Born on 09/02/2003 & rescued on 04/05/2013. #236 of 3214 and #62 of 1237 in Black. CAI, Some kind of tune, Kooks Headers, X-pipe w/Hi-Flow cats, Magnaflow mufflers, Resonators removed, 4.10's, Metco U&L CA and Watts link, Drilled & slotted rotors, now BOOSTED!! Eaton Swapped 12/29/19!!
    Sold! 1986 Mustang GT Vert, Black, 5spd, new short block, Powerheads, Crower 15511, gears, exhaust etc.

    1968 Ford (Galaxie) XL fastback, 390, factory buckets & auto on floor
    2011 Shelby GT500, Kona Blue with SVT Performance Pkg & Navigation, VMP tuned ~550rwhp/550rwtq. Finally Blown!

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    So..... Are the bolts threaded into the spoiler at the time of install or are they built into the spoiler out of the box? I'm asking because the body shop installed this when I had the car painted 3+ years ago. I see where it looks like they drilled a hole on the inside of the trunk lid but I couldn't see or feel a
    bolt.

    "RescuRauder", Born on 09/02/2003 & rescued on 04/05/2013. #236 of 3214 and #62 of 1237 in Black. CAI, Some kind of tune, Kooks Headers, X-pipe w/Hi-Flow cats, Magnaflow mufflers, Resonators removed, 4.10's, Metco U&L CA and Watts link, Drilled & slotted rotors, now BOOSTED!! Eaton Swapped 12/29/19!!
    Sold! 1986 Mustang GT Vert, Black, 5spd, new short block, Powerheads, Crower 15511, gears, exhaust etc.

    1968 Ford (Galaxie) XL fastback, 390, factory buckets & auto on floor
    2011 Shelby GT500, Kona Blue with SVT Performance Pkg & Navigation, VMP tuned ~550rwhp/550rwtq. Finally Blown!

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    The 3m tape most likely un-adhered. The fitment on the edges was never perfect, and the tape made up for it.

    You will most likely have to remove the spoiler and start over. Its not fun

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    Also be advised that many times the installer would cheap-out and simply stick the spoiler on with the tape...not drill any holes or use the bolts.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RF Overlord View Post
    Also be advised that many times the installer would cheap-out and simply stick the spoiler on with the tape...not drill any holes or use the bolts.
    If you're lucky this will be true then you can remove it and chunk it!!

    I have never been a fan of the spoilers on 4 door lux-o-barges!!
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    Thanks for the replies. What adhesive tape should I use?

    "RescuRauder", Born on 09/02/2003 & rescued on 04/05/2013. #236 of 3214 and #62 of 1237 in Black. CAI, Some kind of tune, Kooks Headers, X-pipe w/Hi-Flow cats, Magnaflow mufflers, Resonators removed, 4.10's, Metco U&L CA and Watts link, Drilled & slotted rotors, now BOOSTED!! Eaton Swapped 12/29/19!!
    Sold! 1986 Mustang GT Vert, Black, 5spd, new short block, Powerheads, Crower 15511, gears, exhaust etc.

    1968 Ford (Galaxie) XL fastback, 390, factory buckets & auto on floor
    2011 Shelby GT500, Kona Blue with SVT Performance Pkg & Navigation, VMP tuned ~550rwhp/550rwtq. Finally Blown!

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    3M Scotch Extreme tape found at your local auto parts store
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