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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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Unhappy Installed spoiler but dropped some screws in the hatch. Help please!

Hello, So i installed the nismo replica spoiler myself but in the process i dropped some screws and rivets in side the hatch ie. through the holes to access the screws. now every time i open or close the hatch they go up and down inside the hatch and in aggressive driving i hear them rattling all over, could any one help me with this ? i tried to run a magnet against the hatch to bring em out but no luck..
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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I got the same thing going on jajaja...
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:33 AM
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take the hatch off and drill a little bit bigger hole and then lean the hatch so the screw fall out? I dont know but if they are rattling bad it would drive me nuts
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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use a magnetic telescoping wand or some type magnetic that you can slip in any of those holes to see if you can get it out. if its the stock hatch then you might want to get something sturdy so that it doesnt stick to the hatch itself
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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i dont know if im right, but on the underside of the hatch if you take off the black plastic panel they will drop out and into the trunk...
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by carlili4190
i dont know if im right, but on the underside of the hatch if you take off the black plastic panel they will drop out and into the trunk...
how do you think they bolted the spoiler on in the first place?
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
how do you think they bolted the spoiler on in the first place?
im not sure lol i dont have a spoiler and have never installed one. i was just using my own knowledge lol
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kevincat
use a magnetic telescoping wand or some type magnetic that you can slip in any of those holes to see if you can get it out. if its the stock hatch then you might want to get something sturdy so that it doesnt stick to the hatch itself
I had the same problem when I broke a drill bit installing my V1. The telescoping magnetic wand and a lot of shaking the hatch to position the piece does the trick. It just takes loads of patience...
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Old Apr 4, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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i have some screws in mine too, they have now settled and don't rattle.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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i droped 2 screws and tried to get them out for months with no luck. mine fell into the corner of the hatch by the rear quarter windows. i ended up drilling 2 small holes and spraying in some expanding foam to keep them in place. haven't heard a rattle since!
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by carlili4190
i dont know if im right, but on the underside of the hatch if you take off the black plastic panel they will drop out and into the trunk...
Problem solved.

Just be careful when you pull the plastic cover off so that you don't break the tabs.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
Problem solved.

Just be careful when you pull the plastic cover off so that you don't break the tabs.
LOL Wais dont you have to remove that before you install the wing?
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rx7/350z
i ended up drilling 2 small holes and spraying in some expanding foam to keep them in place. haven't heard a rattle since!
^ Smart.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7/350z
i droped 2 screws and tried to get them out for months with no luck. mine fell into the corner of the hatch by the rear quarter windows. i ended up drilling 2 small holes and spraying in some expanding foam to keep them in place. haven't heard a rattle since!
So far this idea seems to be the best. i'll se how it goes and report back.. thank you so much for all these replies..
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