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Front Bumper - Under Bolts Stuck! - Suggestions?
Hi - Trying to remove my front bumper - the fastenings underneath are rusty and seem stuck. They seem to be about a 4mm hex - but due to the rust, difficult to be sure and my 4mm key is slipping.
Any suggestions for a) exactly what size key I should be using and/or b) ways to get them out!
ThanksD4 XS MY12 Galway
30th Oct 2011 4:49 pm
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Try an inpact driver after squirting WD40 on
30th Oct 2011 5:00 pm
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I used a torx bit in a battery De-Walt drill and they came out eventually (all but one which sheared off)2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
30th Oct 2011 5:05 pm
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I lost most of mine when removing my bumper a few months ago, they were well soaked in WD40 too,but as they starting unwinding i think 3 out of 5 sheared off If you have a sump guard this will hold it in place and i'll drill and re tap,probably next year now
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30th Oct 2011 5:08 pm
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Thanks guys. I've already squirted them!
Any idea what size Torx? I'd already tried that - a T25 is too small and a T30 seems too big.
Are they meant to be hex or torx? So rusted, I can't really tell!D4 XS MY12 Galway
30th Oct 2011 5:09 pm
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T30!
30th Oct 2011 5:15 pm
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Torx on mine - T30!Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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stuck bolts
Hi
Try a little bit heat then tighten a bit then loosen do this until the threads are clean, best idea to do this would be a battery drill or electric screwdriver or an air tool and they will then come out easily
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30th Oct 2011 6:25 pm
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I found that using the De Walt battery drill which is pretty powerful on max torque setting, the best way to move them was to set the direction to 'tighten', give a quick blast, then reverse to undo, worked for me.2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
30th Oct 2011 6:54 pm
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Hi all, thanks for the suggestions and advice - more WD40, inserting a Torx T30 with gentle taps from a hammer and using an 18v Makita screwdriver / drill, set to drill, I managed to get 3 out of 4 out, before it got dark and supper, kids, etc took over.
So, one to go. It will have to wait until next weekend; everything back together again for now, but still with the old bumper still on!D4 XS MY12 Galway
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If you have a sump guard this will hold it in place and i'll drill and re tap,probably next year now 
