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Old Nov 1, 2014 | 08:52 AM
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After searching the forum, I am getting conflicting info on HOW the rear spoiler attaches on my 79. It is either connected with 6 studs/nuts on the top, and one on each side. OR, the studs seat into some type of grommet in the fiberglass. It seems as though studs/nuts are what most people are saying.

But, what no one has answered, is HOW do I get to these nuts to remove them so that I can get the spoiler off? Help would be greatly appreciated!
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Originally Posted by silver84C4
...HOW do I get to these nuts to remove them so that I can get the spoiler off?...
If you have the GM optional spoiler package, you'll have to get underneath for access to the nuts and washers.



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From underneath they are easily accessable
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From underneath they are easily accessable
That is what I am worried about
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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AND whatever you do...do not go CRAZY SPRAYING a penetrating oil all up under your body...if you plan on doing that. Soak a Q-Tip and hand apply it where you want it and NOT get it on the body.

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