Stripped Body Panel Screw

[scorpion56]

I have one of the four Left Side Panel screws apparently stripped. It's spinning freely with the Torx 25 driver but not coming away from the body. This is the second screw from the front (just behind the left fender). I don't want to start drilling it out or just having the dealer replace it. Looks like easy access to get behind the "nut" body behind the side panel with a vice grip for instance. Suggestions on how to remove this screw? Thanks.

[RICZ]

If you can get something under the head of the screw, like a dental pick, pry with that while turning the screw. Apply no pressure with the torx driver.

[Brad0414]

i toke a vise grip grabed the treads and tork it off

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have one of the four Left Side Panel screws apparently stripped. It's spinning freely with the Torx 25 driver but not coming away from the body. This is the second screw from the front (just behind the left fender). I don't want to start drilling it out or just having the dealer replace it. Looks like easy access to get behind the "nut" body behind the side panel with a vice grip for instance. Suggestions on how to remove this screw? Thanks.

If it ( they ) are the TWO chrome head bolts ... that are just above your footboards and look like they have security pins in them ..... then don't remove .... they are fake ..... many here have learned this the hard way ..... Mike

[T.P.]

just fixed 2 of mine. https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...02#post1522802

T.P.

[scorpion56]

If you can get something under the head of the screw, like a dental pick, pry with that while turning the screw. Apply no pressure with the torx driver.

I thought of doing that. I was able to slip an exacto knife in there, but no progress. So, in the end, I made believe I was my dentist and said "when in doubt, drill it out." And that's what I did. At some point I will install a replacement Rivnut. Thanks.

[SPYD3R]

this is the perfect reason to have some JB WELD or an apoxy glue handy....
i've had this happen twice... like the other guys are saying, get behind it with pliers and hold the 'nut' part, remove the screw, the apoxy the nut in place... i've never had one fail after doing this.... good luck...
Dan

[Peacekeeper6]

Kinda wished those panels were secured by 1/4-turn Dzus fasteners similar to what they use in aircraft:

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[cptjam]

I like TP’s idea. I use a furniture t nut. Pm me an address, I can send you one. You re use the bolt and washer. Joe