fyfie5 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Pics of what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedywizard Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I took my centre console out to change the clock bulb over, it was easier to take front seat out, 5 min job. Access so much easier then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyekye09 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i just use a1/4" ratchet and a pozi drive bit but i done it with the seats out also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjis Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I got the head of the other screw destroyed while opening, so my solution was to force suitable socket over the screw head, might be 10 or 11mm socket over the screw with gentle tapping with hammer, then just open it with ratchet normally. Screws are quite soft material so socket won't get damaged, best is if you have 12 corner socket of appropriate size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie5 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 cheers ill have another go at getting them out, im too scared to drill them out incase i completely ruin the screw and they will never come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie5 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 I got the head of the other screw destroyed while opening, so my solution was to force suitable socket over the screw head, might be 10 or 11mm socket over the screw with gentle tapping with hammer, then just open it with ratchet normally. Screws are quite soft material so socket won't get damaged, best is if you have 12 corner socket of appropriate size.nothing has worked and these are still stuck in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Have you tried drilling them out yet, if you use a small bit and drill the heads off the console should lift off and you can get the rest of the screw out with mole grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie5 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 Have you tried drilling them out yet, if you use a small bit and drill the heads off the console should lift off and you can get the rest of the screw out with mole grips.nope havent tried doing that yet as ive never done it before too scared might give it a go tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_broon Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 i had no luck with mine (neither had garages by the look of the way the plastic had been rived over the screw head) until i got a ratchet screwdriver... lets you keep the weight on.and loads of lube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfie5 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 i had no luck with mine (neither had garages by the look of the way the plastic had been rived over the screw head) until i got a ratchet screwdriver... lets you keep the weight on.and loads of lube... cheers simon! i ordered a ratchet screw driver off of ebay and had a go at them today and i got them moved a bit more, any one know how long they actually are? so i can tell if im close or not next time i try im going to go underneath the car and grease up the threads and see if that does the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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