Paint flaking off underside of spoiler

[BobX]

Folks: The paint is flaking badly on the underside of the spoiler on my 2017 X. This part is referred to as the "SPOILER LOWER WING PAINTED" part number 1048429-99-C in the Tesla parts catalog. There is no way to repair it without taking it off the car. Has anyone removed the upper wing of the spoiler (normally painted the same color as the car) without damaging it so that it can be reused. I understand that it is secured with 2 sided tape. Then is it a straight forward matter of unscrewing the four screws that secure the lower wing of the spoiler (part 3)? Here is picture from the Tesla parts catalog. Must be some wiring connections to deal with for the third brake light.

All responses appreciated.
Bob

 

[ngng]

What are you asking? You will need to destroy the spoiler in order to remove it. I'm in the same boat with my active spoiler issues.

 

[BobX]

Is it possible to remove the upper spoiler cover without damaging it so it can be reused.

 

[ngng]

Is it possible to remove the upper spoiler cover without damaging it so it can be reused.

If you're able to pull the top piece off without damaging it, yes. But, is it likely? Also no.

 

[mob7988]

This is a great site for DIY instructions. Fix Your Tesla - Tesla Model X service manual.
I couldn't find the instructions for the fixed spoiler but here are the instructions for the Active Spoiler

Applique - Active Spoiler (Remove and Replace)

 

[Jillmark99]

Folks: The paint is flaking badly on the underside of the spoiler on my 2017 X. This part is referred to as the "SPOILER LOWER WING PAINTED" part number 1048429-99-C in the Tesla parts catalog. There is no way to repair it without taking it off the car. Has anyone removed the upper wing of the spoiler (normally painted the same color as the car) without damaging it so that it can be reused. I understand that it is secured with 2 sided tape. Then is it a straight forward matter of unscrewing the four screws that secure the lower wing of the spoiler (part 3)? Here is picture from the Tesla parts catalog. Must be some wiring connections to deal with for the third brake light.

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All responses appreciated.
Bob

Tesla will repair this under corrosion warranty. I’m having mine done right now. They have my new spoiler on order and when it comes in they will paint it and then I bring my vehicle in for 1/2 a day for them to switch it.

 

[BobX]

Wow, Jillmark99, that is great news. Never occurred to me. I am off to the dealer next week.. Thanks.

 

[ngng]

I didn't even think of the warranty coverage. Hope they take care of you!

 

[tsxl]

If being done under warranty for those with the active spoiler, Do they disable the active spoiler feature?

 

[ngng]

If being done under warranty for those with the active spoiler, Do they disable the active spoiler feature?

no, i wish i had the option to switch to fixed.

 

[tsxl]

Tesla will repair this under corrosion warranty. I’m having mine done right now. They have my new spoiler on order and when it comes in they will paint it and then I bring my vehicle in for 1/2 a day for them to switch it.

Hi may i ask which service center location is doing yours?
I would like to take mine to one that is experienced at doing this procedure.
Thanks

 

[tsxl]

no, i wish i had the option to switch to fixed.

R u sure they don't make it fixed/non active?
I love the active spoiler so don't want it disabled if i take it for repair, which i read somewhere online

 

[ngng]

R u sure they don't make it fixed/non active?
I love the active spoiler so don't want it disabled if i take it for repair, which i read somewhere online

Where did you read they disable it online?

I am only going off the parts list, which shows active spoiler parts.

 

[Jillmark99]

Hi may i ask which service center location is doing yours?
I would like to take mine to one that is experienced at doing this procedure.
Thanks

Oakville.

 

[tsxl]

Oakville.

Thanks.
Please let us know how it is after you receive it back! Thanks

 

[Gaston]

Tesla will repair this under corrosion warranty. I’m having mine done right now. They have my new spoiler on order and when it comes in they will paint it and then I bring my vehicle in for 1/2 a day for them to switch it.

My 2017 fixed spoiler shows serious corrosion on the underside too. I'm not aware of a corrosion warranty. What age is your car, @Jillmark99 and how many years of corrosion warranty does a Model X have? Thanks for your help.

 

[Jillmark99]

Tesla told me they cover it for 8 years under corrosion warranty.

 

[tsxl]

I was able to make an appointment, which they pushed back another week for parts to come in.
So far i have not received any estimate of charges, hoping it is covered. Mine is a 2016 so the comprehensive warranty was over a while ago.
Also hoping not to lose the active spoiler functionality after any repair.

 

[Jillmark99]

Oakville replaced my spoiler today. I dropped it off yesterday and picked it up today. They did a nice job. All covered 100% under corrosion warranty. Didn’t cost me a dime.

 

[tsxl]

Oakville replaced my spoiler today. I dropped it off yesterday and picked it up today. They did a nice job. All covered 100% under corrosion warranty. Didn’t cost me a dime.

Thanks for the update on it. I have an appointment next week there.