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Old 03-17-2009, 11:09 PM
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Ok today after looking at that ugly wing in the back i noticed a 3rd brake light on the edge of the roof i was like wtf i never seen it there before remind you guys i only had this blazer going on a little over a month if i can remember right that the 3rd brake light was not available with the 1st gens so it was obviously installed by someone, Now my main question is can i remove that ugly a** rear wing ad how will it be properly done like which tools needed.

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Old 03-18-2009, 06:05 AM
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yours should have a third brake light or CHMSL being it is a 94
"In 1986, the The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada mandated that all new passenger cars have a CHMSL installed. A CHMSL was required on all new light trucks and vans starting in 1994. CHMSLs are so inexpensive to incorporate into a vehicle that even if the lamps prevent only a few percent of rear end collisions they remain a cost-effective safety feature."

If i remember .... to take the main spoiler down you are going to need some Torx bits. but not sure as I haven't looked at a first gen air spoiler in years.
 

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Yep, 1994 was the year the government required all new vehicles to have the CHMSL.

To remove the rear air deflector, you will need a torx set. Just be aware that your hinges will still have the stanchions on it...

The rear air deflector really does help keep your back window clean.
 
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Old 03-18-2009, 11:45 AM
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Oh I must have been reading something else about not being equipped with a 3rd b light
i had my friend drive it down the road and i watched for the light to come on but the rear air spoiler blocks it from being seen don't know why the light is even there if it cant be seen lol oh well ill see what i can do
 
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