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    Very Active Member Darren111's Avatar
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    Hi there all, never thought I needed help since owning my Spyder since 2015 but there is always a first time. This morning I set myself a task to replace day running light bulb due to not working with a new one (changed the left hand bulb a few weeks ago myself with no problems), I started to take screws off panel but unfortunately 2 of the screws have been over tightened (not by me) and when I have tried to loosen screws I may have damaged the head. My question is what do I need to do to loosen those 2 screws so that I can remove panel to get access to replace day running light bulb?
    My Spyder is a 2015 F3-S but I thought I post in general discussion due to advice needed on removing damaged screws.
    Heres hoping I get some help/advice from you.
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    Use a Dremel or similar tool to cut slots in a criss-cross pattern so you can use a flat head or phillips head screwdriver. If that fails, you may have to drill and use an easy out (screw extractor)...

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    Depending on the screw and how tight it is you can try the rubber band method... http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Rubber-...tripped-Screws
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    Quote Originally Posted by hypurone View Post
    Use a Dremel or similar tool to cut slots in a criss-cross pattern so you can use a flat head or phillips head screwdriver. If that fails, you may have to drill and use an easy out (screw extractor)...
    Thanks. Just been to Halfords and bought a extractor set for torx fixings.
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    2015 F3-S in Magnesium with Can Am red frame
    Blue Ridge Windscreen
    Heated Grips
    Name of my F3-S - Sandra
    Xmas present to me and from myself on 6/11/2015 - 02/09/2018


    2019 F3-S Special Series in Liquid Titanium with Orange frame
    Blue Ridge Windscreen
    Heated Grips
    Signature Light with switch to turn it off and on.
    Name of my F3-S - Pamela
    2019 F3-S Special Series , Liquid Titanium with orange frame

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