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Good day everyone,
I'm at a loss as how to get this screw out. I've watched videos, read write-ups, but I still can't get it out. It's the bottom screw closest to the firewall. I can't get a torx socket or torx screwdriver into the space. I've tried 90° extensions too. Any help or ideas would be AWESOME. Picture for reference. Modulemaster is waiting for me to ship it to finally get it sorted.
Good day everyone,
I'm at a loss as how to get this screw out. I've watched videos, read write-ups, but I still can't get it out. It's the bottom screw closest to the firewall. I can't get a torx socket or torx screwdriver into the space. I've tried 90° extensions too. Any help or ideas would be AWESOME. Picture for reference. Modulemaster is waiting for me to ship it to finally get it sorted.
These are the tools I used to get that screw out. You need to push the heat shield back against the engine as far as it will go. You'll need a small ratchet for the torx bit. I used it with the small bit to break the grip of the screw, then the 90 degree torx to loosen it enough to turn it by hand. As you know it's tight but I was able to do it and I have large hands.
These are the tools I used to get that screw out. You need to push the heat shield back against the engine as far as it will go. You'll need a small ratchet for the torx bit. I used it with the small bit to break the grip of the screw, then the 90 degree torx to loosen it enough to turn it by hand. As you know it's tight but I was able to do it and I have large hands.
Did you go in from the top or through the wheel arch?
I went in from the top. Either of these are small enough and can be used with torx bit. The black one is fixed, the other is a ratchet. l believe I got them at Harbor Freight or Home Depot.
Similar to the one AEightSilver recommended there is Titan flex head micro rachet. It is on those racks at Autozone as you approach the counter for help.
That micro driver plus ball end bit sets, you are good to go. That ball end allows for tight contact with the socket even if you are at an angle.
(That annoying bolt underneath the air box when you do your oil change)
The ball end bits allowed me to do the combi valve with no issues. for the ball end bits there are 2-3 brands out there
vim tools around $40
ares at $26 at amazon (This product is new)
Bondhus (This is the brand I used when I did the combi valve) Ball end Allen
I Titan swivel head micro bit Driver
Vim Tools VIMVIS112 Master Ball Set
ARES 31645 – 32-Piece Ball End Bit Set
ARES 31645 – 32-Piece Ball End Bit Set
Last edited by maxandtara; Nov 4, 2024 at 10:11 PM.
I have that Titan ratchet (socket version) and I can confirm its very useful in tight areas on our cars. IIRC when I did the job I used one of my small ratchets and a bit driver extension because it was able to put the ratchet itself closer to the engine where it could easily turn and the extension made it all the way to the bolt without issue.
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