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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: Murrayedition35 on 16 September 2012, 15:26

Title: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 16 September 2012, 15:26
I'm sure this has been posted before, whats the steps in removing the rear diffuser on the MK6 ED35 as I want to get it painted... :smiley:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Exonian on 16 September 2012, 15:44
Assuming it's the same diffuser as the 'normal' GTI then there are a few torx screws underneath along the bottom edge where it joins the bumper then you prise off the diffuser slowly as there are hundreds of little tabs along the top. 5 min job max.
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 16 September 2012, 16:30
Ok thanks for that will have a go... :smiley:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 16 September 2012, 19:53
If my memory serves me right there are about ten torx screws?
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ess_Three on 17 September 2012, 05:52
I seem to remember 4 at the rear...about 10 for the front lip.
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: wigit on 17 September 2012, 21:12
i think its four, piece of cake to remove, bit harder to clip back on due to bumper deforming which was sorted with a rubber mallet and some bubble wrap
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Murrayedition35 on 17 September 2012, 21:35
Thanks guys...will have a go at the weekend...not sure about the rubber mallet to put it back on but will see... :cry:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: TurboTrev on 20 November 2012, 20:42
Anyone painted this part gloss black, if so any pics?  Thanks.
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 20 November 2012, 20:47
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020196.jpg)

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020202.jpg)
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: wigit on 20 November 2012, 21:27
makes the styling look complete on the car
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: TurboTrev on 20 November 2012, 21:39
Excellent, I like that, wife's ED35 will get the same treatment. :cool: 
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 20 November 2012, 22:05
£100 supplying VeeDub dealer, two days job done!
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Jimble on 24 November 2012, 21:20
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020196.jpg)

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020202.jpg)




Is that a cable or a hose that looks like it's sat on the right tailpipe mate?
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 November 2012, 21:29
Dunno, I thought that when I first took picture buts its that far back that I can't actually reach. I'd forgotten all about until you've just brought it up, lol.
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2012, 08:08
Dunno, I thought that when I first took picture buts its that far back that I can't actually reach. I'd forgotten all about until you've just brought it up, lol.

Sorry mate! :embarrassed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Raffe on 25 November 2012, 10:40


(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020202.jpg)

Thanks for posting that pic, I now have a set of Golf R rear LEDs sat in my shopping basket and my finger hovering over the submit order button.....just weighing up how much trouble this may create for myself with the better half  :grin:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2012, 11:06
^^Worry about that AFTER you've ordered them!! >:D
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: p3asa on 25 November 2012, 11:26
.....just weighing up how much trouble this may create for myself with the better half  :grin:


Just do what they do and say, they have been in the wardrobe for ages, your mum gave you them or you got them in a sale at a ridiculous price.

Or if she's anything like my Mrs just put them on and she probably won't notice  :laugh:  I changed from an RCD510 to the RNS510 and she never noticed a thing. Put the Nav on and when the directions were spoken out she said "I've never heard that before"........."I've just never used it before dear!!"  :whistle:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Raffe on 25 November 2012, 12:14
You guys :grin:

Done it :evil:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 25 November 2012, 13:08
Dunno, I thought that when I first took picture buts its that far back that I can't actually reach. I'd forgotten all about until you've just brought it up, lol.

No worries, im gonna have a look at it on my day off!

Sorry mate! :embarrassed: :laugh:
Title: Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2012, 16:13
Dunno, I thought that when I first took picture buts its that far back that I can't actually reach. I'd forgotten all about until you've just brought it up, lol.

No worries, im gonna have a look at it on my day off!

Sorry mate! :embarrassed: :D


Just gave mine a quick wash and had a look, it looks like it's the spring, I think your picture just makes it look really close to the exhaust?  ???