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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 05:58 PM
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I recently bought a 2019 Stingray with front cameras and discovered that the grill is cracked. I'm replacing it with a Z06 grill. While attempting to remove the old cameras I found that I don't have a tool to remove the security screws that hold them in place. They are not Torx security which have six points, These only have five points.
Has anyone encountered this and might know where I could find the right bit or driver?

Looking for a tool to fit the top and bottom security screws. TIA
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Old Feb 4, 2024 | 09:38 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 07:58 AM
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Thanks westsdad! I had looked at Amazon but didn’t see these. Ordering now.
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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 11:59 AM
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If that set don't work and I think it may not. Try this set from Harbor Freight."Security Bit Set" The one in the pictures worked for me.

https://www.harborfreight.com/securi...ece-68459.html



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Old Feb 5, 2024 | 02:17 PM
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If that set don't work and I think it may not. Try this set from Harbor Freight."Security Bit Set" The one in the pictures worked for me.

https://www.harborfreight.com/securi...ece-68459.html


Thanks. I have a set coming from Amazon on Wed. If it doesn’t work, HF is only 10 minutes away.
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Understand,Good luck let us know who it works out.
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Old Feb 7, 2024 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by viper04
Understand,Good luck let us know who it works out.
I received the correct bits today and finally got the cameras out of my old grill. Once I get the bumper shell repainted I can install the new grill and get back on the road.
Thanks again for all the information on finding the correct bits. Great group of people here.
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Originally Posted by Wayne442
I recently bought a 2019 Stingray with front cameras and discovered that the grill is cracked. I'm replacing it with a Z06 grill. While attempting to remove the old cameras I found that I don't have a tool to remove the security screws that hold them in place. They are not Torx security which have six points, These only have five points.
Has anyone encountered this and might know where I could find the right bit or driver?

Looking for a tool to fit the top and bottom security screws. TIA
Random question, how did you cut out the square pieces from the new plastic brackets that holds the cameras?
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Originally Posted by Yeezuss
Random question, how did you cut out the square pieces from the new plastic brackets that holds the cameras?
I am not exactly sure what you're asking here but I have done this job before and a dremel does the trick for everything needed.
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I don't know what square pieces you're referring to. Everything on mine came apart with screws.

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