Re: Stripped torx bolt holding mirror

On 3/9/06, Mark Olson <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> --- Erik Weber <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I was not able to remove my mirror (2001 SV-S) because the torx bolt (o=
r
> > 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 bol=
t
> > next to an allen bolt? What purpose does that serve?
> >
> > Anyway, how do I get that bolt to come out?
>
> I've also got a 2001 SV-S and I've had the mirrors off a number of times.
>
> I don't remember there being a Torx bolt involved anywhere in the
> process, just two regular Allen hex head screws per mirror.



Hmm, the two bolts holding mine on are different. I wonder if the previous
owner hacked it. I only looked at the driver's right.

Erik


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