taking out door panels??

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p.exeter_bleu

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ok ive got all the screws undone except for the two bolts in the armrest covered by plugs. what size/tool do i need to get the bolts out, the plugs are already out, but i cant get these guys out!!! ive used 1/2 inch and 7/16 nut drivers and neither one of them grabs it! please help me i only have a couple more days here at home, and wanted to get these new door handles put in. thanks in advance.

 

trents99

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They take a 10mm

 

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p.exeter_bleu

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i was afraid of that, my sockets are back at school. ill have to call a friend. thanks for the quick response though!

 

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This is helpful also...

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/lrs.aspx?ref=mu&gotopage=/content_50_home.aspx

 

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These are helpful also, but you can buy the same thing from the hardware store for cheaper.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/lrs.aspx?ref=mu&gotopage=/content_50_home.aspx

 

trents99

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Hey try a 3/8, it's the closest to a 10mm and it'll work if the bolts weren't put in by a gorilla.

BTW, those black clips that hold the door panel on can be bought at Advance auto over where the "Help" branded products are. They sell them in boxes of 15 for I think around $4. Each panel uses 12.

Good luck