BML540

Has anyone here installed the rear wing themselves? I am curious as to how hard it is, I really don't want to have to pay the dealer to do it, if I can do it myself. The only thing I am worried about is water leakage into the trunk.

Thanks

cM3go

knock yourself out... here are the instructions...

(just remove the spaces)
https:// hond acura world . hostasaurus.com/Merchant2/instructions/tl/2004rearwingspoiler.pdf

BML540

Thanks for the diagram. But after looking at that maybe I'll just pay the money and save myself the several hours of aggravation.

cM3go

hehe... yes... i got mine installed at the dealer, the way i look at it is, if they mess it up, they have to replace the trunk lid, if you do, you are SOL

nick04tl

the actual mounting of the spoiler is not bad it can be done in about 20 min. the bitch is replacing the trunk springs. they absolutely suck.

Nittany Lion

How much did it cost you for the install?

achadha100

i got mine installed at the dealer as well paid 450 installed...thanks

Nittany Lion

For those that paid the dealer for the install, how much was the labor alone?

Thanks,
EZ

cM3go

98 bucks

saltyFISHscales

where did you guys purchase your rear deck wing? How much are they running for?

achadha100

at the dealer paid 450 with labor. they charged 325 for the wing and 125 for installation took about 75 minutes

mark 3M bra man

Why do you need to replace the trunk springs? I am planning to put the wing on myself, but it did not come with extra springs. Why would I need them? To keep the trunk open?

Any input would be great. Thanks, Mark.

Lore

Hi,

The spring replacement will allow your trunk with the spoiler to pop up at the same height as before the installation.

mark 3M bra man

Thank you Lore.

Right now, the trunk pops up about an inch or two. Do you know if it will stay in the open position if I do not replace the springs?

Do you know where I can get the springs if I will need them?

I may just install the wing and if the lack of springs will cause problems, I will do it at a later time. Any advise against it?

Please let me know, Mark.

Lore

If you don't replace your springs, the trunk will probably open but not pop up very much at all (half an inch?) Several owners on the forums have not installed the springs and haven't really missed it. It'll still open - just not to the same level as before.

kosh2258

I did mine myself and agree that replacing the counter balance springs is the toughest part.

Getting the old ones off is easy enough, but leveraging the new ones into place is tough because it's hard to get a good angle on them to lever them into position. You definitely need the tool Honda has for this and when they say wear a heavy pair of gloves during the installation, believe them.

Drilling the holes in the trunk lid isn't bad but definitely follow the rule of measure twice, cut once.

To get the holes correct, I put plenty of masking tape over the paint where the holes need to go, layed down and aligned the template, marked the holes with a black felt tip, then set the spoiler on the trunk to validate the location and spacing of the marks, being sure the marks matched the location of the studs before I drilled hole one. The masking tape also protects the surrounding paint when you drill the holes.

I also primed the bare metal of the holes and used some RTV Silicone sealant around the holes on the inside of the trunk lid before I screwed down the retaining nuts to guarantee that everything was sealed and water proofed.

pettydw

If you install it yourself, you can be sure to paint and seal the bare metal edges of the holes. No telling if the mechanic will do this, unless you watch them.