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Old 09-14-04, 09:54 AM
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Default Another screw on the grill wont come off...

I decided to take off the whole grill assembly since I am going to repaint the whole thing glossy black. I took off the right side with no problems, but when I went over to the left side, that was where all the problems began. I turned the nut and it just would not come off the screw. The screw and nut would turn at the same time. I went to buy a dremel and I will cut off the screw as that is my only resort.

What do you guys think I should do? thanks
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Old 09-14-04, 11:52 AM
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dremel sounds good. It'll be fun, too.
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AS YOU UNSCREW IT ,PULL BACK ON THE GRILL SO THERE IS PRESURE IN TH BOLT.It should work.keep us posted.

Try holding the bolt with vise grips,just the tip.with a wrench turn the nut.
I do this when screws strip.


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Old 09-14-04, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by lexus4jess2
AS YOU UNSCREW IT ,PULL BACK ON THE GRILL SO THERE IS PRESURE IN TH BOLT.It should work.keep us posted.

Try holding the bolt with vise grips,just the tip.with a wrench turn the nut.
I do this when screws strip.

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you're gonna have to cut it if the other methods do not work.

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Took me 30 min but I got it off finally. In the mean time, I will just use a zip tie which will be hidden underneath with no problem.
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