Sunroof wind deflector removal

[nugget]

Anyone have any thoughts on how to remove the brackets that hold the plastic sunroof wind deflector that were bolted on as a post sale accessory?

I have used the search function, but can't find any details on how to get the brackets off of the vehicle.

Thanks...

 

[SmoothLC]

Mine is attached w/ two phillips screws. Find the bottom of the screws that tighten the brackets and just unscrew them while you hold the brackets. Eventually you'll have it loose enough that you can remove the brackets and the deflector.

 

[TwiceWithHair]

Sooner is better than later. My screws actually rubbed on paint some how and caused rusting. As well as permanent paint fade under the deflector. Mind was ripped off @80 with heavy head winds. Scared me, but my truck looks better now =)

 

[2000UZJ]

Sooner is better than later. My screws actually rubbed on paint some how and caused rusting. As well as permanent paint fade under the deflector. Mind was ripped off @80 with heavy head winds. Scared me, but my truck looks better now =)

I wish the running boards did that!

The deflector is held on by simple clamp. Take the bolts out and it's off. It may be stuck to the paint, so pay attention when your pulling it up.

 

[nugget]

Seems easy enough. Thanks for the help.

 

[nugget]

Ok, that took about a minute and a half. Looks like a nice layer of dust and dirt was protecting the paint.

I am not sure what these things do. The 100 has no additional noise without the "deflector".

 

[Dobie]

What's the purpose of the sun roof deflector? Obviously to deflect air; however it sounds like more of nuisance at speed. When I hold it down with my hand it's much more quiet. Should I just take it off?

 

[nugget]

I think we are talking about two different deflectors. The one I removed was installed after the original sale of the vehicle. Sounds like you are talking about the deflector that pops up when opening the sunroof. I would think you would want to leave it "as is". Its purpose is to keep the wind from buffeting in the vehicle.