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Old 10-24-2007, 01:07 AM
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Bumper Removal, 3 screws....

I cant get these stupid fucking screws off im so pissed I tryed spraying them with PB Blaster and using a impact screwdriver wtf they are fucking welded on or something? what can I do?!?!
Old 10-24-2007, 01:12 AM
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they shouldn't be hard to take off at all....should be able to hand loosen with a screwdriver....
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Same here. Just removed with a screwdriver.
Old 10-24-2007, 02:00 AM
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ditto

you doing front or back?
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Front, they seem sooo tight, can't even budge them, they are almost stripped.
Old 10-24-2007, 05:42 AM
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whoa are you talking about those 3 large flat headed screws at the front of the bumper? if so then those are like a #3 phillips screwdriver tip. find the largest tip you have that will fit snug or you will strip the screws out, like from what i read, has already happened. plus the larger tip will probably be on a larger handle which will give you more grip/turning power.
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Mine were hard to take off. Yeah they felt welded on. I soaked them in PB blaster for 3 days. I used my impact screwdriver with the biggest bit & used downward leverage. That broke them loose.
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Bah.. can I just drill them out and get replacements?
Old 10-24-2007, 01:34 PM
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you can drill them out but don't mess up the female threads on the body. try those sears screw remover tips for stripped screws and bolts. i've heard they work.
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If they are that hard to get out I don't think you are going to be able to drill them out. I think it will mess up the threads. Try putting a slot on the screw with a saw or dremel, and soak the screw in PB Blaster or try using a little heat. And go at it with an impact driver.
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If they're that difficult to get out, a screw extraction bit will definitely work. And if you use it properly you shouldn't have to worry about stripping the female threads.
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