Rear Spoiler Squeak and Rattles Fix w/ Felt Tape (Teardown Look)

[Kokorone]

I’ve been on a quest to remove rattles from my 4Runner and naturally the next on the list was the rear spoiler.

It was surprisingly easy to remove with six bolts along the inner edge. 4 are hidden behind the rubber grommets.

Once these are removed it’s as simple as gently lifting up and away from the vehicle where there’s a bunch of clips that will separate.

Once removed it’s pretty clear where the rattle comes from, which is the very loose metal bolt points that just slide into the plastic. I just added some thin felt tape to the plastic and then slid the bolt retainers back snugly.

The squeaks themselves come from the split nature of the spoiler having the plastic skin and the plastic reinforcing layer underneath, but you can split them up by removing the metal screws. Layering more felt tape between the two resolved any squeaks.

Here are some pictures of the spoiler and attachment points.

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[new4run]

Thank you for sharing

 

[xraytekca]

wow thanks

 

[828findadventure]

Thank you, I will get on this and see what I can do to make it more solid.

 

[Keroppi]

Another great share by @Kokorone. Thank you, going to try this this weekend.

 

[4NAUSET]

Anybody just full delete the spoiler, rear wiper - wondering how that would look (would need something to cover the bolt holes/attachment points etc.)

 

[WarEagle93]

I’ve been on a quest to remove rattles from my 4Runner and naturally the next on the list was the rear spoiler.

It was surprisingly easy to remove with six bolts along the inner edge. 4 are hidden behind the rubber grommets.

Once these are removed it’s as simple as gently lifting up and away from the vehicle where there’s a bunch of clips that will separate.

Once removed it’s pretty clear where the rattle comes from, which is the very loose metal bolt points that just slide into the plastic. I just added some thin felt tape to the plastic and then slid the bolt retainers back snugly.

The squeaks themselves come from the split nature of the spoiler having the plastic skin and the plastic reinforcing layer underneath, but you can split them up by removing the metal screws. Layering more felt tape between the two resolved any squeaks.

Here are some pictures of the spoiler and attachment points.

I have a similar rattle from the rear that I cannot pinpoint. By any chance does yours stop when it rains? Mine comes and goes and drives me crazy.

 

[Kokorone]

I have a similar rattle from the rear that I cannot pinpoint. By any chance does yours stop when it rains? Mine comes and goes and drives me crazy.

I found a transient rattle that was intermittent in my car. Here's a video of it that could be what you're referring to. This tube is responsible for sending washer fluid to the rear wiper, so if you're only hearing it sometimes the rear wiper moving could be stifling it.

I literally just took some foam and adhered it to the headliner area under the tube and it solved my issue

 

[WarEagle93]

Thank you for this response but it is more like metal on metal and sounds like a jingle. it also seems to be coming from the rear passenger side. Regardless it wouldn't hurt to check out the rear wiper. thank you!

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