ZeroCL

I stripped a screw in my one corner light housing. Id really like to take it out, without having to take off the bumper. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Please and Thank you!!

SupraManAG

stripped? thats weird
try to pry it out
you might break something but you can crazy glue it
i dont think u can drill it. its in a very ackward spot.

ZeroCL

well i guess i essentially rounded the top of the screw.
If I had a drill bit that was long enough than that would work im assuming.
I dont think I want to pry it out..

SupraManAG

then u have to get under the car and try to snip the metal bracket in half. after the screw comes out you can simply close the cut up with pliers. the braket doesnt hold a lot of pressure so it wouldnt hurt for u to cut it open or bend it

ZeroCL

The bracket that hold the screw in? Not sure if I know which one your talking about.

And does anyone know where to get the white pieces that hold the screws in the corner housing on the Acura Automotive's website? I cant find it or know what to look for. Thanks.

SupraManAG

are u talking about your headlight or your amber/clear corner lights

ZeroCL

My amber/clear corner lights.

Sorry if you thought I meant headlights.

ZeroCL

Alright, nevermind, i found the thing on Acura Automotive but I still need to get the screw out of the Amber/Clear Corner housing at the bottom of the bumper.

Thanks.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

If you pry it, you'll probably break the clear lense

ZeroCL

Yeah, thats why prying is a no-no.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

Just take the bumper off

ZeroCL

Ha, no cause you have to take the corner light off to get to the bolts anyway.

Someone told me that, haha. *COUGH*


So should I try drilling the screw or what?

acuratl_2nr

get blackack to fix it

ZeroCL

haha, funny. No seriously though, would drilling out the screw work? What would I have to do to get it out? Just get a small drill bit, drill the center of the screw and essentially break the screw or how would I get it out? Ive never done that before.

acuratl_2nr

drill the center of the screw till the light breaks loose... shouldnt be too hard...

ZeroCL

Thats what I figured. So essentially, I need to get a new screw too.

and just to let you know, its 'genius' not genious, in reference to your line under your username.

acuratl_2nr

yeah you'll need a new screw...

farcaunrka

I went to Sears and bought drill bits that are used to remove stripped screws. Can't say i have used it on my car but definately worked on a plasma tv. I'm sure it will work.
JUST MAKE SURE U DRILL SLOOOWLY. If the drill is used at full power it won't work.

97BlackAckCL

iTrader: (6)

He's too cheap to buy those craftsman bits, just drill the center of the screw out

ZeroCL

haha, +1.