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What do I use the remove the engine cover (1995)?

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Old 08-13-17, 12:26 PM
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Default What do I use the remove the engine cover (1995)?

It looks like I would need an alum wrench but I'm concerned about stripping it.
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It is an hex fitting, 5mm I think can't remember exactly. Might be 7mm either way most any metric allen wrench set will work.
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Thanks for the info!
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Yeah, I want to say 4 or 5mm socket cap bolts x3. Also, if you care about the little Lexus logo (if there is one), you have to twist it just right to get the tangs to slip through the slots to get it off. Otherwise, it'll break, and you can't just get that from the dealer - comes as part of the whole beauty cover.
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Good to know, appreciate it!
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Late to the party, but yep the engine cover nut takes an M5 hex. If you end up rounding out the hole because the dealer over-tightened it, the replacement part is
NUT, CAP for engine cover Toyota 90176-A0003
If the bolt breaks while extracting the rounded off nut, that part is
Engine Cover stud Toyota 90126-06007
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