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Kilovolt
 


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I changed the factory screw fastenings for little M8 (maybe M6) hexagonal head self-tapping screws years ago.

You cannot get a socket through the panel gap and even if you could, you cannot align it to the hex pattern in order to undo them.

A mere few pence to fix. I thought I picked this trick up from this forum - not sure - been asleep since then!

Anyway - sorted Thumbs Up
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Hardware
 


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Gary thinks he's in Kent. Laughing
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Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer Sad ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms 
 
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Charliecloud
 


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Pelyma wrote:
Dodgy place Kent, some very suspicious people live there Whistle


Yep 8)
  
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Here ur cheeky sods , kent a dodgy place

How very dare u Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Plus how the hell can u get the lights off with the boot closed ?????
   
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Kilovolt
 


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The screws are readily accessible through the panel gap between the tailgate and the lights. You only need a screwdriver............ Big Cry

Fit some awkward fasteners......... now Thumbs Up
 "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"

Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything Smile
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power) Smile 
 
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gstuart wrote:
Here ur cheeky sods , kent a dodgy place

How very dare u Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Plus how the hell can u get the lights off with the boot closed ?????


fCensoredk me ... Gary, is that your first post with no pictures for a while ? Rolling with laughter
  
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NickJ
 


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Same as Kilovolt I replaced the screws with hex head self tappers. Presumably you can get a pozi screwdriver through the gap but not a socket
  
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gstuart
 


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Kilovolt wrote:
The screws are readily accessible through the panel gap between the tailgate and the lights. You only need a screwdriver............ Big Cry

Fit some awkward fasteners......... now Thumbs Up


Thks, just ordered 2 x sets Bow down Thumbs Up
   
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Skagg
 


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So what do these securing screws look like then?

Any link to some online to share?

I do wonder though if by changing the screws to something the theft isn't expecting are they likely to cause more damage to the vehicle trying than if they just pinched the light units with stock screws?

Cheers n Gone Nick Thumbs Up
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MY08 D3 HSE Stornoway (Miss Moneypit) The money tree withered...... 
 
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gstuart
 


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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121815646416


   
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Skagg
 


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Thanks Gary,

Ordered

Cheers n Gone Nick Thumbs Up
 MY16 D4 Landmark SDV6 (The Ice Maiden)
Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
MY08 D3 HSE Stornoway (Miss Moneypit) The money tree withered...... 
 
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Washwipe
 


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And a removal kit not much bigger than a matchbox easily fits in a jacket pocket.

https://www.toolstation.com/draper-securit...gLrmvD_BwE
  
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Kilovolt
 


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Hence use hex headed self tappers. The socket won’t pass through the gap Whistle
 "Track day running - Don't put your foot back on the accelerator until your absolutely sure you don't have to take it off again"

Current Ride: D4 XS Commercial Baltic Blue SDV6 fully loaded with heated everything Smile
Track Days: BMW E36 M3 Evolution MY 1996 (3.2 Litre 377 BHP sat in 1,250 Kgs of car, with a pro safety cage and some serious braking power) Smile 
 
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lynalldiscovery
 


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Just fit D3 rear lights, no ones going to nick them surely!
  
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michaelhudson
 


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Seems like they are in demand new set ordered £400 and some security screws.
Taken last night.
 

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