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Old Oct 10, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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Hi all,
So, I WAS making good progress on my ignition switch swap, until I ran into this little Ol' unassuming screw!😡 It is just spinning and will not back out. I put my finger back behind it and can kinda feel the issue......it reaches a certain point, as I am backing it out, then seems to slip back into the fastener(whatever that is). Any suggestions on how to get it out without damage?!?!
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get something behind or pull on it to keep outward pressure on it as you unscrew it.
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So nice of the last person to strip out and leave this screw👎 Bolster is off, undamaged👍🏻
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Hi all,
Can anybody recommend a place I can buy this screw for my knee bolster(Other than dealer)?? I believe it is a 10mm T-15 torx screw. I can't locate one anywhere

Thanks for any help

Steve
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Marc at Vettenut. Really don't think it will matter you can go to HD and probably get a replacement one your not going to see it anyway.
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Marc at Vettenut. Really don't think it will matter you can go to HD and probably get a replacement one your not going to see it anyway.
or any junkyard !!!
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Marc at Vettenut. Really don't think it will matter you can go to HD and probably get a replacement one your not going to see it anyway.
Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, or NAPA stores all carry replacement auto trim screws.
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Marc at Vettenut. Really don't think it will matter you can go to HD and probably get a replacement one your not going to see it anyway.
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Advance Auto Parts, Autozone, or NAPA stores all carry replacement auto trim screws.
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