Re: Stripped torx bolt holding mirror

On 3/9/06, Erik Weber <[email protected]> wrote:
> I was not able to remove my mirror (2001 SV-S) because the torx bolt (or
> whatever you call that star-shaped bolt) won't turn. It is stripping even
> with the (seemingly) correct sized bit.
>
> Why the hell didn't they just use two allen bolts instead of a torx bolt
> next to an allen bolt? What purpose does that serve?
>
> Anyway, how do I get that bolt to come out?

All you're gonna get it the Standard Beth Answer: Beat it with a stick.

In this case, the appropriate stick would be a screw extractor along
with an impact driver.

-Beth
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