spoiler bolt removal....need help

[jmd2914]

one of the alen bolts that holds on my spoiler is stripped. ( the head is stripped) im trying to get it out so i can replace it but im not having any luck. trying using an easy out, but cant get a straight on shot at it because of where the access hole is. anyone have any ideas on how i can get this out?

thanks

Joel

 

[jrichker]

If the hole is on the underside of the trunk lid, either enlarge the hole or drill another hole that lines up with the bolt. The auto parts store will have some plastic plugs to cover the hole. Allen head bolts can easily be removed by drilling the head off using a drill bit the same size as the bolt shank.

 

[jmd2914]

so just grind out the access hole a bit until i can get a straight on shot?

 

[jrichker]

so just grind out the access hole a bit until i can get a straight on shot?

Yes, if it doesn't show sufficently to bother you. Be neat about it and use the same plastic cap to cover the other holes for the spoiler bolts.

 

[jmd2914]

there are four bolts on the spoiler its one of the rear bolts. there is already a cap over it so hopefully it shouldnt be too visible