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S/V/C Yet another "how do I get the damn bolt out" thread

Bready

Bready

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Simple fix that headlight removal on the C70, just three simple bolts - unless one is totally freaking stripped thread wise. Socket fits fine bolt loves to spin merrily around all day long but won't give up the purchase for ****.

Tried a host of solutions - prying behind the bolt to try and get some tension on it, trying to get a screwdriver behind the bolt etc.

Any thoughts? Too tight for Dremel or any other sort of large tool.

I hate cars.
 
I'm guessing if you can get a screw driver in there you can get a super long drill bit from some angle onto the head? Drill out the chenter of the bolt head and chisel whatever remains off until the head is gone. I've had to do this before, it sucks.
 
I used this a few years ago to remove a nut from a damaged stud on an S40 headlight.

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This is kinda like the "screwdriver behind the bolt" trick but it is way more efficient.

It is a door panel removal tool, BTW.
 
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