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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Bolt won't come out

I've got a particular bolt that is giving me trouble.

I can twist the bolt and I see it (threads and head) spinning, but its not backing out.
I'm sure the threads on the clip are probably stripped.

I'm looking for suggestions to get the bolt out?

I suppose I could cut it out.

FYI, its one of the bolts holding the headlight housing to the core support.

Thanks,
Mike
 

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Some of them have a clip on the backside that will break and spin. See if you can get to the backside, if there is no clip you may be able to apply pressure to the bolt outwards while turning.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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I do have access to the backside and the clip. I did try to apply some pressure, but it may not have been enough. I'll give it another go.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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no luck

No luck on getting the bolt out.
Looks like I'm going to have to cut it out.

mike
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Sometimes you can grab the clipnut with Vise-grip pliers, or even get an open-end wrench on it.
 
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