[HELP] ZZE Hatch Rear Spoiler Install

[JRTA]

Hello,

So before I start, yes I used the search function, yes I went to google, yes I found the toyota-tech.eu page, but there are still some questions remaining as most of the threads regarding this are either really old and some of the (I assume) useful photos have been taken down or are empty threads that barely contain any useful information. So please bear with me.

Long story short, I have a preface zze hatch and I bought a spoiler for it from the wreckers. I am quite unsure on how to install it properly so i was wondering if people have any tips, tricks and/or advice they can share. Also if people can show me photos of the bolts and connections for the spoiler would be very much appreciated. Saw the ZRE spoiler install thread but they're not exactly the same, so I was hoping to find out more before i start drilling away at my car.

Specific questions:

Will the bolt have to be recessed into the under side of the door for it to close properly? As in if I just drilled straight through and bolted the spoiler on, will the door close without any issue?

Will I be able to plug the led stop lights on the spoiler into the plug from the stop light on the door or will have to re-wire it?

Thanks for all the help.

[Kenshin X]

From memory there are 3 clips and 3 nuts. U will have to drill 6 holes and get the clips for them to fit properly.... Or alternatively u can just file the plastic clips down and get another person to hold the other end of the spoiler and mark the place where u are meant to be drill.

Two holes where u drill on the side will have a grommet that covers where the nut is meant to go. The middle one will be easily accessible when the interior trim for the rear light has been removed.

U need to rewire the thing. Only two wires so it's not difficult to find which one is which. And then buy the other trim from wreckers to replace the other interior stop light. Unless u want 2 stop lights :P

Should be ok after that. Don't forget to rust proof the drilled bits so it doesn't rust.

[JRTA]

From memory there are 3 clips and 3 nuts. U will have to drill 6 holes and get the clips for them to fit properly.... Or alternatively u can just file the plastic clips down and get another person to hold the other end of the spoiler and mark the place where u are meant to be drill.

Two holes where u drill on the side will have a grommet that covers where the nut is meant to go. The middle one will be easily accessible when the interior trim for the rear light has been removed.

U need to rewire the thing. Only two wires so it's not difficult to find which one is which. And then buy the other trim from wreckers to replace the other interior stop light. Unless u want 2 stop lights :P

Should be ok after that. Don't forget to rust proof the drilled bits so it doesn't rust.

Thanks. Was actually thinking of just cutting the clips since the other end where the clip is supposed to... clip I suppose, didn't come with it (ordered the spoiler online). Would there be much issue with that?

[Kenshin X]

How much did u pay for it?

[JRTA]

How much did u pay for it?

$99. I have to admit that this one was bought on impulse actually...

[Kenshin X]

99 is good!!!! Did u want it the same colour?

[JRTA]

99 is good!!!! Did u want it the same colour?

No. I'll be painting it a different color. More than likely the same color I painted the front grill which is a shade of gray.

[Kenshin X]

Did u get the coils in???????

[JRTA]

Did u get the coils in???????

Not just yet. It's still sitting pretty in the garage. Haven;t had the time, I expect, knowing myself, to need 2 consecutive days to do it properly, but have been really busy at work and uni. But I did manage to clean it up and loosen all the collars and stuff. Took plenty of WD-40 and a lot of persuasion.

By the way, with regards to the spoiler install. The grommets that you're talking about isn't there on the rear door of my car. Unless it's hidden behind some of the trims, but I don;t think so, since doing some guestimating, if they are underneath the trims then it would be too far for the screws to reach. So I might have to drill the on the outside the correct size hole and on the inside drill a bigger hole to make the bolt sit flush. Or if not I might just drill straight through and if there'e enough clearance for the bolt that would still enable the door to close properly then I might just leave it as it is.

Edited August 14, 2013 by RLD114

[Kenshin X]

Shietttt u are in a pickle atm. Pictures? Haha

[JRTA]

Not sure if these are the photos you want. I haven't actually started but here are the pics of my rear door. And as you can see, there are no grommets where the bolt can go.

[Kenshin X]

Yep u need to drill a small hole from the top n bigger hole on the inside to get access to the bolt so u can screw the nut on

[maverickcj]

I have the similar issue as yours, and plan to drill the hols to fit the spoilers on.

Just wondering where I can find those nuts for the bolts on the spoiler? and clips also?

and what is a good way to do rust proof as I need to drill a few holes on the body.

[JRTA]

I have the similar issue as yours, and plan to drill the hols to fit the spoilers on.

Just wondering where I can find those nuts for the bolts on the spoiler? and clips also?

and what is a good way to do rust proof as I need to drill a few holes on the body.

The nuts I just bought from my local Autobarn store. If I remember correctly the thread has a 6mm internal diameter and a hex diameter (if that makes sense) of 10mm, so you'll need a 10mm socket to tighten or loosen it. With regards to the clips, I actually just sawed off the with plastic clips? bolts? protusions? Not exactly sure what they're called but I'm sure you'll get what I mean, instead of looking for the clips and drilling extra holes. Wiring should be easy enough, I opted to keep the light that was already inside the door so now I have 2 tailgate ( i believe is the term) lights. Just soldered it on, matching the wired and it worked like a treat. rust proof, I just painted the edges where i drilled.

Edited September 25, 2013 by RLD114

[Voodoo2310]

It'll be a lot easier if you somehow sourced a template for the spoiler, I bought a spoiler off a guy a few years ago brand new and there was a paper template that you placed on top of the tailgate and drilled accordingly, instead of guesstimating where to drill. Maybe you could ask a toyota dealer?

[maverickcj]

I have the similar issue as yours, and plan to drill the hols to fit the spoilers on.

Just wondering where I can find those nuts for the bolts on the spoiler? and clips also?

and what is a good way to do rust proof as I need to drill a few holes on the body.

The nuts I just bought from my local Autobarn store. If I remember correctly the thread has a 6mm internal diameter and a hex diameter (if that makes sense) of 10mm, so you'll need a 10mm socket to tighten or loosen it. With regards to the clips, I actually just sawed off the with plastic clips? bolts? protusions? Not exactly sure what they're called but I'm sure you'll get what I mean, instead of looking for the clips and drilling extra holes. Wiring should be easy enough, I opted to keep the light that was already inside the door so now I have 2 tailgate ( i believe is the term) lights. Just soldered it on, matching the wired and it worked like a treat. rust proof, I just painted the edges where i drilled.

It'll be a lot easier if you somehow sourced a template for the spoiler, I bought a spoiler off a guy a few years ago brand new and there was a paper template that you placed on top of the tailgate and drilled accordingly, instead of guesstimating where to drill. Maybe you could ask a toyota dealer?

Very helpful advice, will upload the photo once I get the project done :)

[Mrsquiggle]

Awaiting pics

[C-rolla]

+1

[Mystik rolla]

when i got my spoiler from the wrecker they had broken everything off. so when i installed mine i ran a very large bead of urethane on it and taped it down over night.. it wont come off easily i can tell u.