RSC Corvette C8 Evolution Wing Installation Guide

RSC Corvette C8 Evolution Wing

WARNING!

• All Racing Sport Concepts products should only 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 who is not a certified 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 to ensure that no issues are developing and ensure that the product is performing as expected

TOOLS LIST

• 2 post lift, or Floor Jacks
• Trim removal tool kit
• 7mm socket
• 10mm socket
• 4mm Allen Key / Socket
• T15 Torx Bit / Socket
• 22mm deep well socket
• 1/2 inch breaker bar or impact wrench
• Torque Wrench (140 ft-Ibs)
• Torque Wrench (15 in-Ins 10nm)
• Optional: Small rolling stool ~24″ high or similar to place bumper on temporarily
• Optional: Body Stand
• Optional: Gummy Wheel
• Optional: Degreaser (we use Gyeon Prep)

PARTS & HARDWARE LIST

Please double check to ensure you have all the required components and hardware before you begin installation

• 2x Outer Stanchions
• 2x Inner Stanchions
• 1x Evolution Wing Blade
• 2x End Plates
• 6x M6x20 Allen Screws
• 6x M6 Washers

STEP 1
Remove rear wheels. Front wheels do not need to be removed. Consult owner’s manual to locate the proper lift points for your C8. Optional: Tape seams between quarter panel and bumper to protect paint
Tools: 22mm Socket, Breaker Bar, C8 Jacking Pucks (recommended)
Repeat on opposite side

STEP 2
Remove 7mm fastener from bottom of rear mudflap. Separate the mud flap from bumper starting at the bottom edge and working up and forward
Tools: 7mm socket
Repeat on opposite side

STEP 3
Remove 7mm & T15 Torx screws securing the aft half of the wheel liner Pull wheel liner forward to expose 1x 10mm nut and 2x 7mm nuts securing quarter panel to bumper cover The entire fender liner does not need to be removed.
Tools: 7mm socket & T15 torx bit
Repeat on opposite side

STEP 4
Remove the nuts securing bumper to quarter panel
Tools: 10mm & 7mm hex head sockets
Repeat on opposite side

STEP 5
Remove 4x T15 torx fasteners located under each side of the exhaust (2 per side)
Tools: T15 torx bit
Repeat on opposite side

STEP 6
Remove the 11x 7mm hex head screws securing the undertray
Tools: 7mm socket

STEP 7
Remove the 2x push rivets in the lower diffuser trim to release & remove lower diffuser trim
Tools: Trim removal tool

STEP 8
Remove the remaining push rivets in the undertray section to release and remove undertray
Tools: Trim Removal Tool

STEP 9
Open decklid and remove 16x T15 torx fasteners from the bumper (fasteners locations circled in orange)
Tools: T15 torx bit

STEP 10
CAUTION: Bumper sensor connections are fragile! Do not separate bumper more than 6-8 inches prior to disconnecting them Grab a helper (or two) and separate bumper cover from car about 6-8 inches horizontally We use a rolling shop stool to delicately stabilize the bumper

CONNECTION LOCATIONS

Passenger   Side:

• 1 White
• 1 Black

Driver   Side:

• 1 Black

CONNECTION RELEASE

To disconnect each electrical connection you will first slide the red safety tab back to release the rocker. Press down on rocker to lift opposite side and disengage the teeth securing the connection. Once pushed down and opposite side raised you can separate the connections safely

STEP 11
Disconnect all three electrical connections and separate the rear bumper from the vehicle

STEP 12
Disconnect the tail lamp electrical connection and remove the push rivet holding the wire from the tail lamp housing, repeat on opposite side. Disconnect the brake light electrical connection.
Tools: trim removal tool

STEP 13

• Remove the 5x 7mm head head screws securing the brake light and remove the brake light from the bumper cover.
• Remove the 6x 7mm hex head screws securing the tail lamp. Remove tail lamp from the bumper cover.
• Repeat on opposite tail lamp.

All three lights should now be removed.
Tools: 7mm Socket

STEP 14

• Remove the 2x 10mm bolts from each end of the stock Z-51 rear spoiler Z(4x total).
• Remove the 2x 10mm bolts from the spoiler (above brake light area)

Tools: 10mm Socket

STEP 15
Refit the bumper cover to the car and secure with 6-8x T15 torx screws along the top edge
Tools: T15 Socket

STEP 16

• Use trim removal tool of your choice or other items such as fishline. We prefer these sacrificial trim removal tools, to separate the spoiler from the adhesive holding it to the bumper.
• Separate rear spoiler from the bumper cover

Tools: Trim Removal Tool

STEP 17
Use a gummy wheel or alternative tool of your choice to remove the excess adhesive. Wipe down with Prep or degreaser to remove any residue
Tools: Gummy Wheel, Gyeon Prep or safe adhesive remover

STEP 18

• Have a helper help align the wing with the hole locations in the bumper cover.
• Grab 4x M6x20 screws and 4x washers and hand thread the screws into the outer stanchions from the void left by the tail lamps.

Tools: 4mm Allen Key, 4x M6x20 Screws, 4x M6 Washers

STEP 19
Remove the bumper cover from the car and place on a body stand with the tail lamps down
Tools: Body Stand

STEP 20

• Install the 2x M6x20 screws in the center stanchions with the 4mm allen socket
• Torque the 6x M6 screws to 15 in-Ibs or 10nm

Tools: 2x M6x20 Screws, 2x M6 Washers, Torque Wrench, 4mm Allen Key socket

STEP 20

• Reinstall the tail lamps and the 6x M7 hex head screws to secure each one.
• Reinstall the push rivet for the electrical connection
• Plug-In Electrical Connection for each light (make sure connection is secure)

Tools: 7mm hex head socket

STEP 21

• Reinstall the brake light and the 5x M7 hex head screws that secure it
• Plug in electrical connection

Tools: 7mm Hex Head Socket

STEP 22
Position bumper cover about 6-8 inches from the rear of car and plug in the three electrical connectors circled in orange (1 large white, 1 small back and 1 large black) Tools: An assistant to hold bumper over

STEP 23
Align bumper cover and push into place
Tools: An assistant to hold bumper over

OPTIONAL STEP
With bumper on car re-install the 2x T15 at each corner of the bumper and 2x T15 in the middle holes to temporarily secure bumper cover. Then ensuring the vehicle is stabilized or on all 4 wheels, briefly start the car to ensure there are no errors from the electrical sensors or parking sensors. It’s much easier to check the connections now than after you have finished reinstalling the entire bumper.

STEP 24
Double check bumper cover seams are aligned correctly and reinstall the 16x T15 torx fasteners (fasteners locations circled in orange)
Tools: T15 torx bit

STEP 25
Pull wheel liner back. Reinstall the 10mm nut & 2x 7mm fasteners securing bumper to rear quarter panel.
Tools: 7mm socket, 10mm deep well socket

STEP 25
Reinstall the T15 fasteners into the wheel liner.
Tools: T15 Torx bit

STEP 26
Reinstall rear mud flaps by pushing clips into slots working from top to bottom. Then reinstall the 3x 7mm fasteners in the wheel liner on each side of the vehicle
Tools: 7mm socket

STEP 27
Install undertray by reinstalling the 8x 7mm fasteners Next reinstall the push rivets, noting only 2 of the 3 push rivets are re-used due to the shape changes of the ST Diffuser the middle one will not engage
Tools: 7mm socket and T15 torx bit

STEP 28
Reinstall wheels, tighten wheel nuts and lower car. The suggested torque spec at the time this manual was written was 140ft Ibs. Double check owner’s manual or ensure the Torque Spec for your vehicle is the same.
Tools: 22mm socket, torque wrench and jacking pucks

Thank you for choosing

RACING SPORT CONCEPTS
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If you are in need of additional assistance the best way to reach us is by email at: sales@racingsportconcepts.com
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Racing Sport Concepts
41 Greenscape Ct
Johnstown, OH 43031
1-800-815-3751

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