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Old 04-10-2013, 04:46 PM
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When i bought the car i didnt realized the screws for the air dam were broken off in the screw hols. How do i or can i remove them?

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Drill em out
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Center punch, reverse drill bit, drill and some penatrating lube.
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Ok thanks guys
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If they break right and your crafty you could drive em backwards with a screwdriver or punch and then grab with Pliers, there shouldn't be any real tension on them
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I think they are rusted in because i cant even unscrew them from the back with my fingers...



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