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Old 04-23-2016, 11:25 AM
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Hello, I am interested in removing this rear carbon fiber diffuser from my 08 Z06. However I am not sure what brand it is and am not certain how to safely remove it.

I took all the screws out of the bottom underside, but it won't come off. It appears to be perhaps a cover over the stock diffuser, but I am not sure. Can anyone help me out here?

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It probably has lots of double back tape holding on.
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That would be a bummer. Could be a challenge to remove..
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If you get it off, PM me. I am looking to buy one.
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I sure will.
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You want the CF rocker panels too?
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There are screws on both sides that hold the diffuser on. You have the remove the rear wheels to access the plastic panels. Remove the plastic push pins and pull the panels back to access the screws. I believe there are 4 on each side.
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Here are the directions on how to install a apr diffuser. It should help with the removal of yours.
http://www.southerncarparts.com/Inst...n%20Manual.pdf
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There are screws on both sides that hold the diffuser on. You have the remove the rear wheels to access the plastic panels. Remove the plastic push pins and pull the panels back to access the screws. I believe there are 4 on each side.
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Thanks guys. After tugging on the thing, it appears the factory one is underneath. I cannot see what holds it on , but there are no visible screws, so I suspect the double sided tape or something similar.

Any advice on how to remove this without damaging the existing factory piece? Thank you.
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You want the CF rocker panels too?
If the deal is stellar, but mainly looking for the valance right now.
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Originally Posted by spinedoc
Thanks guys. After tugging on the thing, it appears the factory one is underneath. I cannot see what holds it on , but there are no visible screws, so I suspect the double sided tape or something similar.

Any advice on how to remove this without damaging the existing factory piece? Thank you.
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There are tabs on the factory one that push into the bumper cover all the way around it after you take out all the screws you have to pull straight back away from the car to get if off, my aftermarket diffuser had the tabs on it as well.

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