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Old 08-01-2015, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Junkman View Post
I think removal requires a 5mm socket allen . sometimes the head strips. Your favorite bolt loosener is your friend. Spray all 4 bolts on all 4 doors then clean the heads, tap the socket home. Crack all 4 bolts on all doors.
I should have included this in my post. VERY important. The fasteners heads love to strip on these, with any excuse. You want to hammer/tap the socket into the fastener head for two reasons, first to make sure it is firmly in place and second to make it easier (hopefully) to crack it loose.
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