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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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get them out.

I was putting back on the door plate that holds up the window track and motor, yes I was dealing with the dreaded dying/now dead window motor. As I was tightening it up with my 1/4" ratchet and before I knew it I snapped one of the 10mm bolts.... before I knew it again I snapped 2 more. I thought I was only tightening a quarter turn after hand tightened but who know.

Can you someone advise me on how to remove the headless bolts?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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You need to drill a small hole and use a screw extractor. At first I thought you snapped cylinder head bolt!
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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the brand known as Easy-out is good.
Directions
http://homerepair.about.com/od/inter..._extractor.htm

I find Titanium tipped bits work well for the starter hole.
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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good info^^
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 05:56 AM
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appreciate it guys!
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Next time, use a torque wrench. According to the FSM, they're only supposed to be tightened to 35 in-lbs. That isn't a lot!
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