Rear spoiler wiring route

Hi,

I’ve just bought an oem rear spoiler with 3rd brake light. The spoiler is the same as the one on the car at the moment (three bolts through window).

My question is does anyone know how to route the cable from outside to inside? Will I need to drill paintwork or try and make hole in glass?

Any help much appreciated,

Thanks,

Paul

 

Thanks John,

mill have a good look for 4th hole when I take old spoiler off.

cheers.

 

That’s a shame. Looks like I’ll have to drill the boot lid.

cheers

 

I was thinking this. Like a light fitting hollow threaded stud. Then drill a hole in the side of it to push the cables through.

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On my mk2 - I fed the wiring through the middle hole, then covered with a webbing sleeve. Either use a small grommet or silicon to stop any water leaking through. Routed the wiring along the upper roof trim and down the side to the bulb holder.

 

Thanks everyone,

The new oem spoiler has 3m tape as well as the 3 bolts. Surely if I omit the middle bolt it would still be secure? That’s a good tip DF.

Thanks for the advice.

Paul

 

No idea how I would remove this bolt. Just had pliers on it hoping it would come loose but it’s not budging. Spoiler looks like it’s 2 pieces stuck together so not sure if I could unclip to get at the middle bolt:

 

See where it looks like two parts.

 

I’ve got a multi cutter with fine wood blade on it. Suppose I could carefully cut a square inch hole where middle bolt is and remove it that way?

 

It's likely to be a T bolt which will prevent it from turning or coming out. If you go to mad you could ruin the spoiler.

 

That’s what I’m scared of doing

 

I'd be tempted to buy the correct drill bits and make a hole in the glass. Go slow with plenty of lubricant and you should be fine. New or second hand screens aren't much money.

 

Aren't the rear screen toughened? Not sure can drill that, all holes need to be in before toughening as far as I know anyway.

 

Good point, well presented. Wouldn't stop me though

 

If it was laminate it would be OK, such as a front screen with an airbag system in car.
Used to be a hack (bodge) to stop cracks growing, drill a hole at the ends and fill with silicone.

 

Safer option might be drill small hole in hatch. Treat with anti rust then silicone. Spoiler would then hide drill hole? Load of hassle for me if rear screen pops as I start drilling

 

Sorted! Took plastic grommet out of hole and it has given me just enough space to tighten but without damaging cable! I will silicone the hole to waterproof when I’m done. I’ll post pic when it’s all finished.