2006 Honda EX-V6 Deck Lid Spoiler Install

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IMPORTANT!

Have a vacuum close by, and constantly clean up the drill bit shavings!  Even if you just drag your arm or a cloth over one of these and you will have a hell of a scratch!

Here's the project start.  I removed the plate because the reflection is bad on camera exposure. The reflections still tended to give a bad exposure.	The first line of business is to remove the trunk liner on the EX-V6.  Each of these clips has  to be removed.	Don't forget these!

The instructions that come with the Deck Spoiler are not correct.  It shows the clips for the '05 Sedan.  The '06 have these newer types of clips. I just used my fingernails to pull the centers out then remove the clips.	This is what the clip looks like removed. They are all this way but the two just above the hinge (outermost arrows in the previous photos).	I have a tool I got years ago to remove body clips.  I'm sure you can find something to remove these.

Just wedge something under it and pull it out.	The next items of business is to put the template on the trunk for drilling the holes. Use masking tape to hold it down.	I don't like the new Mylar or Plastic (whatever it is) Template.  It has such a curl to it it is hard to work with.  Measure from the forward lip of the trunk to the holes to confirm alignment.

I marked the holes with a Sharpie pen, then used a Center Punch to make a starting point for the drill.  Otherwise the bit will want to "Walk"	I wrapped the bits according to the instructions so as not to drill too deep, but to be honest, there was nothing under there close enough to be caught by the bit.	Drill in steps according to the instructions. all holes start with a 3mm bit, and work up from there.  The outer holes go 3mm, 6mm 8mm.  The inside holes go 3mm, 8mm, 11mm.

After all the holes are drilled, debur them as best you can.	I primed the holes and used touch-up paint.  You are instructed to use just the paint, so it's up to you.  Use plenty!  it will not be seen.  After it dried I waxed it well.	Per instructions, I started the adhesive strips and left them hang out until the spoiler was positioned.  I lightly attached the bolts and got the spoiler in position.  I then pulled the strips out, and pressed the spoiler in place for a few seconds.  Then tighten the bolts as per the instructions.

A few notes!

I did not use the springs that came with it.  As of now the trunk opens the same as before the spoiler install.  It also came with rubber blocks to extend the ones already on the trunk to cushion it when it shuts.  The one on the '06 is already longer than the '05 was.  If installed, I would have to cut the liner too thin.  I think that this, like the clips shown, are from the '05.  I will keep the blocks and springs and use then if needed.  Maybe over time the springs will weaken, and I will have them to install.

Here are multiple photos of the finished job.  I'll get some outside shots soon!