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rtcat600man · 09-30-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rydahog

So is it possible to paint this plastic diffuser same as body.. CGM in my case? thanks ryd.

absolutley. Already been done by others.

KateVrroom · 10-28-2011, 03:43 PM

We are in the middle of trying to remove this and the tabs just wont budge. Got the first ones on the side off but the others aren't moving.

any ideas?

anglwngss · 10-28-2011, 05:40 PM

Prob not. I managed to rip about half the tabs off, but found out JB Weld has a new JB Quick. It sets up nice and holds the tabs on with no issues. You'd never be able to tell they were JB Welded back into place.

AUS10BMX · 10-29-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KateVrroom

We are in the middle of trying to remove this and the tabs just wont budge. Got the first ones on the side off but the others aren't moving.

any ideas?

Just patience, I have taken mine off 2 times, with no problems.

Don't force anything, and if you look in the pictures, find something similar to the tool that I used to get down behind the tabs to release them.

cactuseater · 02-14-2012, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

Here is a clear illustration of how to remove the rear diffuser from the Camaro bumper. The whole bumper itself does not have to be removed in order to do this.

I have taken my diffuser off several times. It's great for painting your stock exhaust cans black, or if your installing a new exhaust, I took my diffuser off to put on my new axle-back exhaust. It gives you a lot more room to work with. Some people have even painted their diffusers.

Great write up and directions. !

Rangore · 02-14-2012, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the write up.

I'm looking at changing my V6 diffuser to a SS diffuser.

OmniCamaro · 03-30-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KateVrroom

We are in the middle of trying to remove this and the tabs just wont budge. Got the first ones on the side off but the others aren't moving.

any ideas?

Ditto! I pried, pulled, grunted, and sweat but nothing. Mine will not come off, tried both sides. 2011!

timon2wheels · 04-02-2012, 10:23 PM

This is why I love this forum. I had to take my diffuser off to change my exhaust. This info was what I needed. The tabs were stubborn but a few shots of WD-40 and
the whole thing just popped off. Thanks aus10bmx.

its a syn · 08-31-2012, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the great write up. Will be getting my SS tips put on soon and this will come in very handy.

eblanchette · 11-11-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by timon2wheels

This is why I love this forum. I had to take my diffuser off to change my exhaust. This info was what I needed. The tabs were stubborn but a few shots of WD-40 and
the whole thing just popped off. Thanks aus10bmx.

X2 on the wd-40, very handy in cold weather.

Thanks for the thread, very helpful!

The Blue Ox · 11-12-2012, 09:59 AM

Thanks Aus10BMX!! good info and good pics!

tjk_art · 12-20-2012, 02:42 PM

Trying to remove right now. As other stated it is not budging.

Pretty cold here right now, we got a few inches of snow last night.

I will try the WD-40 trick.

jeremy87 · 01-08-2013, 06:29 PM

Does anybody know where I can find that diffuser bracket? My diffuser bracket broke into a of couple pieces, When my diffuser got ripped off thanks

bitinas · 01-11-2013, 10:27 PM

Ok, lets say i removed my diffuser. Will i be able to instal havoc diffuser? I saw in other threads that guys were removing the whole rear bumper, then removing diffuser and installing a new one.

10-28-2011, 05:40 PM	#17
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Prob not. I managed to rip about half the tabs off, but found out JB Weld has a new JB Quick. It sets up nice and holds the tabs on with no issues. You'd never be able to tell they were JB Welded back into place. __________________

02-14-2012, 10:15 AM	#20
Rangore Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Ed Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,220	Thanks for the write up. I'm looking at changing my V6 diffuser to a SS diffuser. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition - No longer owned: 2010 Camaro 2LT, 1993 Camaro Z-28

08-31-2012, 07:57 AM	#23
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	Thanks for the great write up. Will be getting my SS tips put on soon and this will come in very handy. __________________

01-08-2013, 06:29 PM	#27
jeremy87 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: katy tx Posts: 24	Diffuser bracket Does anybody know where I can find that diffuser bracket? My diffuser bracket broke into a of couple pieces, When my diffuser got ripped off thanks Attached Images __________________ *IF YOUR NOT FIRST YOUR LAST!*

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bitinas Drives: 2011 camaro 2LT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roselle, il Posts: 158	Ok, lets say i removed my diffuser. Will i be able to instal havoc diffuser? I saw in other threads that guys were removing the whole rear bumper, then removing diffuser and installing a new one.