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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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I'm installing new headlights on my car.

The passenger side headlight assembly went in real quick, but on the driver's side headlight, the little screw/bolt that holds the black frame to the rear of the headlight assembly WILL NOT budge. It turns, but it will not come out at all. I sprayed it with WD-40, but it just turns and will not come out to release the frame from the back of the assembly.

Is there anything else I can try to get this bolt to come out?

Thanks.
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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Re: Stuck Bolt: Need Help

where in Fl r u? cut the head off worst case scenario. deal with the rest when you get the frame off. try a pair of vise-grips and pull on it as you try to turn it out. if all else fails, a match and a gallon of gas ought to fix it, lol.
Old Jan 14, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Re: Stuck Bolt: Need Help

If you can get to the back of the screw give it a few whacks and try again, or apply pressure while turning the screw

A small flat head screwdriver wedged under the head of the screw may work also
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Stuck Bolt: Need Help

use some PB Blaster- spray it on and let sit for 15 min- spray some more and then try again. . .

the stuff is amazing
Old Jan 15, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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Re: Stuck Bolt: Need Help

PB Blaster rocks. Saved me many a times. If that doesn't work, as stated above cut the head of the bolt off.
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