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Old 04-30-2009, 10:09 AM
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i am in the middle of switching over interior i got all the seats and center console out but i ran into a problem when i went to go take the carpet out i dont have the right size star bit to get the seat belts loose is there any other way i can do this? please let me know asap thanks!
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Old 04-30-2009, 11:04 AM
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If you dont have the torque bit you need, you could try and use some vice grips. But most likely you will have to run down to the parts store for the bit.
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Old 04-30-2009, 11:55 AM
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I want to say that it's a T-40 or 45 can't remember...
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Old 04-30-2009, 12:05 PM
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guess ill have to pick it up tomorrow after work but thanks guys
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Old 04-30-2009, 01:49 PM
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You need to get the right T bit, those bolts are usually in there pretty good, so use the time wisely and put some blaster/wd40 on them now.
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Old 05-01-2009, 07:34 PM
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got one and broke it after 6 bolts
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Old 05-01-2009, 07:50 PM
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Did you put some PB Blaster overnight on them ? I told you they are usually in there pretty good.
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