RSC C8 Ducktail Rear Spoiler Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: RSC

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RSC C8 Ducktail Rear Spoiler
Instruction
TOOLS, PARTS & HARDWARE LIST
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RSC C8 Ducktail Rear Spoiler

Instruction

WARNING

ALL RACING SPORT CONCEPTS PRODUCTS SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS (AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS). ONLY COMPETENT AND EXPERIENCED MECHANICS ARE QUALIFIED TO SPOT TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH YOUR VEHICLE OR
WITH THE PRODUCT. FAILURE TO HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED MECHANIC MAY RESULT IN PART FAILURE OR ANY NUMBER OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.
ALL RACING SPORT CONCEPTS PRODUCTS SHOULD BE TESTED IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AFTER INSTALLATION TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE PRODUCT.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR OFF-ROAD USE.
THE BUYER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRODUCT THEY CHOOSE, AND TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR THE INTENDED APPLICATION.
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS ONLY. RACING SPORT CONCEPTS DOES NOT RECOMMEND INSTALLATION BY ANYONE THAT IS NOT A CERTFIED AND WELL-EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN/ MECHANIC.
INSTALLATION OF THESE PARTS IS AN AGREEMENT NOT TO HOLD RACING SPORT CONCEPTS, AS A COMPANY, OR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES, LIABLE FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR COSTS THAT MAY ARISE FROM USING ANY OF THESE PARTS.
RACING SPORT CONCEPTS RECOMMENDS INSPECTING YOUR PRODUCTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS OR EVERY 2500 MILES TO ENSURE THAT NO ISSUES ARE DEVELOPING AND ENSURE THAT THE PRODUCT IS PERFORMING AS EXPECTED.

TOOLS, PARTS & HARDWARE LIST

TWO POST LIFT
ALTERNATIVELY, TWO FLOOR JACKS AND RACE RAMPS
TRIM REMOVAL TOOL KIT
7MM DEEP WELL¼ INCH DRIVE SOCKET
10MM DEEP WELL¼ INCH DRIVE SOCKET
T-15 TORX BIT¼ INCH DRIVE
22MM DEEP WELL½ INCH DRIVE IMPACT SOCKET
½ INCH BREAKER BAR OR IMPACT WRENCH

STEP 1
BREAK WHEEL NUTS FREE, LIFT CAR USING THE CORRECT JACKING POINTS & REMOVE REAR WHEELS
TOOLS: 22MM SOCKET, BREAKER BAR, & JACKING PUCKS
STEP 2
REMOVE REAR MUD FLAPS BY LOOSENING THE 7MM FASTENER MARKED BY THE ORANGE ARROW. THEN SEPARATE THE MUD FLAP FROM BUMPER STARTING AT THE BOTTOM EDGE AND WORKING UP.
TOOLS: 7MM SOCKET
STEP3
REMOVE THE REAR WHEEL LINER FASTENERS TO PULL IT FORWARD SO THAT THE BUMPER BOLTS AND NUTS BEHIND IT CAN BE LOOSENED. THE ENTIRE FENDER LINER DOES NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED.
STEP4
REMOVE BUMPER FASTENERS BETWEEN REAR BUMPER AND QUARTER PANEL
STEP 5
REMOVE 4 T15 TORX FASTENERS CIRCLED IN ORANGE
TOOLS: T15 TORX BIT
STEP 6
OPEN DECKLID AND REMOVE 16 T15 TORX FASTENERS FROM THE BUMPER (FASTENERS LOCATIONS CIRCLED IN ORANGE)
TOOLS: T15 TORX BIT
STEP 7
SEPARATE BUMPER COVER FROM CAR ABOUT 8 INCHES AND UNPLUG THREE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (1 LARGE WHITE, 1 SMALL BLACK AND 1 LARGE BLACK)
STEP 8
REMOVE BRAKE LIGHTS
STEP 9
REMOVE STOCK Z51 SPOILER OR HIGH MOUNTED WIN. REMOVE THE FOUR 10MM BOLTS AND TWO 10MM NUTS (NOTE: THERE IS DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE HOLDING THE WING TO THE CAR)
STEP 10
PREPARE MOUNTING SURFACE. CLEAN SURFACE TO REMOVE WAX OR DIRT PREVENTING ADHESION
TOOLS: 3M ADHESION PROMOTER
STEP 11
MOUNT SPOILER AND INSTALL SPOILER FASTENERS
TOOLS: 4MM SOCKET
STEP 12
APPLY LOCKTITE BLUE TO FASTNERS AND SECURE FASTENERS WITH 4MM SOCKET AND RE- INSTALL BUMPER
STEP 13
ALIGN BUMPER COVER AND PUSH INTO PLACE
TOOLS: AN ASSISTANT TO HOLD BUMPER COVER
STEP 14
DOUBLE CHECK BUMPER COVER SEAMS ARE ALIGNED CORRECTLY AND REINSTALL THE 16 T15 TORX FASTENERS (FASTENERS LOCATIONS CIRCLED IN ORANGE)
TOOLS: T15 TORX BIT & 7MM SOCKET
STEP15
RE-INSTALL THE REAR FENDER LINER FASTENERS & FENDER LINER
TOOLS: 7MM SOCKET
STEP16
RE-INSTALL MUD FLAPS
STEP17
RE-INSTALL ?MM FASTENER
TOOLS: 7MM SOCKET
STEP 18
REMOVE 4 T15 TORX FASTENERS CIRCLED IN ORANGE
STEP 20
REINSTALL WHEELS, TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS AND LOWER CAR. THEN TORQUE WHEEL NUTS TO 140FT LBS.
TOOLS: 22MM SOCKET, TORQUE WRENCH, & JACKING PUCKS