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Subject:Re: Heater motor replacement
From:Rico Sapolich
Date:Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:37:03 EST

In a message dated 3/19/01 6:42:50 PM, cskanute@BITSTREAM.NET writes:

<< required drilling out two shear bolts >>

Chad,

Some dashboard removal enthusiasts remove the shear head fasteners by biting
into the thin edge on the circumference of the head with a pair of
Vice-Grips.  If you can get a pair of Vice-Grips to grip this minimal
surface, go for it.  I prefer to cut a slot across the head with a small,
thin abrasive wheel (1 - 2 inches on the diameter) then back them out with a
fair sized straight bladed screwdriver.  This way, if you are really cheap or
lazy, you can even use them again.

Rich