Headlight bolt stripped... Help!

[skmattwell]

I can't remove the side bolts that hold in the headlights in place as the torx head is stripped and slipping. What can I do?

 

[skmattwell]

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[sw4nny]

Try plenty of releasing agent,leave for a while and then mole grips,worth a go.also work the bolt in small amounts tighter and loose in small amounts this will help to break it loose.

 

[Zedebee]

If you have a Dremmel or even a metal file, you can grind down the edges of the bolt head enough to get a spanner on it.

 

[Zulu4]

Use a screw extractor bit, or a left-handed drill bit. Either will bite at some point and pull the screw out.

 

[skmattwell]

Thanks guys, will try this tomorrow. Does anyone know where I can get replacement bolts?

 

[PDJ]

Does anyone know where I can get replacement bolts?

BMW or screwfix

 

[skmattwell]

Just an update on this, it's still stuck fast and to add to the misery another bolt has done the same :headbang:

If anyone is in the NW london area and fancies their chances, they'll be £50 and a cup of tea in it, if you get all 3 stripped bolt outs :lol:

Otherwise it'll be going to bmw and I'll bend over

 

[johnsi02]

Hi .... I had a similar scenario with one of the Allen bolts that hold the metal strip in place which secures the top of the front bumper in the engine bay. Tried a few things without success.
Then I saw a video on Youtube ..... the guy used a chisel to whack a small notch in the head of the bolt. Once you have a notch, angle the chisel to rotate the head anti-clockwise with sharp taps (I used a heavy head hammer). Worked a dream for me.

 

[colb]

Thest might be worth a try on those bolts, hammer on an undersize one and crack them open, Mazza has had success using these on his Bognor lean to project thread over on zroadster.org.
https://www.toolstation.com/irwin-bolt-grip-nut-remover-set/p63045
Other options on ebay as well https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/23032586981?iid=124566908240

 

[HU51A_FU]

I have the exact same issue, does anyone know what these brackets are called i want to replace the whole lot as my bracket is also bent out of shape. :headbang:

 

[Zulu4]

If my method above doesn't work, Zedebee's is almost guaranteed to, but it does take some patience.