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Rusted Screw on Light housing

Gru · 2013-05-25 11:55:03

I have a 99 focus 5dr and the rear left brakelight has gone. I'd like to replace it but the screw holding the housing in place is badly rusted and when I tried to unscrew it the grooves just disintegrated leaving it useless. Is there anything I can try myself to get it out/replace it or will the easiest thing be to take it…

25-05-2013 11:55am

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Gru

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I have a 99 focus 5dr and the rear left brakelight has gone. I'd like to replace it but the screw holding the housing in place is badly rusted and when I tried to unscrew it the grooves just disintegrated leaving it useless.

Is there anything I can try myself to get it out/replace it or will the easiest thing be to take it to a mechanic?

Thanks.

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#2 25-05-2013 1:04pm

tossy

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You could try drilling out the screw head remove the headlight then you should be left with enough shaft of the screw sticking out to remove with a pliers or vice grips.

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#3 25-05-2013 5:51pm

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It's worth a shot, once I can get it out I'll be happy.

Thanks.

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#4 26-05-2013 5:42pm

Gru

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Success!

I was able to wear it down enough to fit a flat head bit in and turn it out.

Here's how much I mangled it,

Thanks for idea, worked a treat. Now I just need to replace the screw.

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