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Offline Murrayedition35

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Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« 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:

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #2 on: 16 September 2012, 16:30 »
Ok thanks for that will have a go... :smiley:

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #3 on: 16 September 2012, 19:53 »
If my memory serves me right there are about ten torx screws?

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #4 on: 17 September 2012, 05:52 »
I seem to remember 4 at the rear...about 10 for the front lip.

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #5 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

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #6 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:

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #7 on: 20 November 2012, 20:42 »
Anyone painted this part gloss black, if so any pics?  Thanks.

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Re: Remove the rear diffuser ED35
« Reply #9 on: 20 November 2012, 21:27 »
makes the styling look complete on the car