2008 Honda Accord 2-Door Trunk Spoiler Installation Instructions

The information in this installation instruction is intended for use only by skilled technicians who have the proper tools, equipment, and training to correctly and safely add equipment to your vehicle. These procedures should not be attempted by “do-it-yourselfers.”

NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the body paint finish.
• This trunk spoiler kit should be installed only if the ambient air temperature is 60°F (15°C) or above.
• Wash and wax the area to be covered. Use a
high-quality paste wax.

Installing the Trunk Spoiler
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and navigation system (if equipped), then write down the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. On the inside of the trunk lid, locate the two identification marks on the trunk lid. Lightly center-punch each mark. Repeat on the right side of the trunk lid.
4. While wearing eye protection, first drill the hole with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with an 8 mm drill bit.
• To prevent drilling through the trunk lid, wrap a drill stop around the drill bit 10 mm away from the tip.
• To prevent the metal shavings from falling onto the trunk floor, place a cover onto the trunk floor.
• Remove all burrs and metal shavings with a file, and apply touch-up paint to the edges of the holes you drilled.
• Repeat on the right side of the trunk lid.
5. Close the trunk lid. Attach tape to the trunk lid as shown.
6. Align the template with the left side trunk lid. Using a felt-tip pen, mark the left side trunk lid as shown. Remove the template.
7. Flip the template over. Align the template with the right side trunk lid. Using a felt-tip pen, make two marks on the right side trunk lid as shown. Remove the template.
8. Center-punch the mark on the left side trunk lid. While wearing eye protection, first drill the hole with a 3 mm drill bit, and finish with an 8 mm drill bit.
Remove the tape.
• To prevent drilling through the trunk lid, wrap a drill stop around the drill bit 10 mm away from the tip.
• Remove all burrs and metal shavings with a file, and apply touch-up paint to the edges of the holes you drilled.
• Take care not to damage the wire harnesses when drilling the holes.

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