i searched thus question but most threads are related to removing the apparatus. I kinda like it on my black 07. However it has come loose and rattles like a fishing lure. I spent some time trying to figure out how to resolve but can’t figure it out. Is it glued? Clipped or what? Anyone had success in securing? I’m stumped. Thanks in advance.
How do you tighten loose whale tail? (1 Viewer)
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jLB
Another one followed me home. Can we keep it?
Are you referring to this type of "spoiler":
If so, this removal thread does a pretty good job of describing/illustrating how it is attached, and should give you a pretty good idea of how to fix it:
LX 470 2006 - Rear whale tail spoiler removal - some ideas to plug the holes, please
If so, this removal thread does a pretty good job of describing/illustrating how it is attached, and should give you a pretty good idea of how to fix it:
LX 470 2006 - Rear whale tail spoiler removal - some ideas to plug the holes, please
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Yes that is the one. I have seen that post. However, doesn’t really help me figure out how to tighten it. Seems like some were glued some were not. At this point I’m probably going to try to slide some mirror adhesive in there. Not sure. The rattling is driving me nuts.
jLB
Another one followed me home. Can we keep it?
Well, it seems to describe how it is attached pretty well. If you know how it's attached, it would seem to be pretty simple to figure out what has failed or is missing.
If it were me:
I'd start be checking the 2 bolts.
If they're already tight, won't tighten, or it makes no difference, I'd follow the disassembly procedure and inspect for broken bolts/rivnuts/claws/clips and try to adjust/repair/replace the failed hardware.
If none of that helps, either reinstall by reversing the process, and try adding some adhesive or replace it.
If it were me:
I'd start be checking the 2 bolts.
If they're already tight, won't tighten, or it makes no difference, I'd follow the disassembly procedure and inspect for broken bolts/rivnuts/claws/clips and try to adjust/repair/replace the failed hardware.
If none of that helps, either reinstall by reversing the process, and try adding some adhesive or replace it.
