1992 PATHFINDER SE-V6 4X4 [1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)]

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MountainGoat
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1992 PATHFINDER SE-V6 4X4 [1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)]

Postby MountainGoat » Thu May 03, 2018 6:24 pm

The screws that hold on the OEM roof rack tracks on my R50 SE are one-way clockwise-only Phillips-head screws.

They resemble the screws used in bathroom stalls to prevent disassembly.

How in heavens name do I back them off?

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Pathfindork
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Postby Pathfindork » Tue May 15, 2018 6:25 pm

A couple of ways. Cut a slot in the head and use a flat head.

Jb weld a nut to them.

Borrow a tap and dye kit from an auto parts store

Use a reverse thread bit.

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Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!

Postby MountainGoat » Wed May 16, 2018 5:30 am

Both very interesting and not terribly intuitive answers.

Thank you!

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Postby Pathfindork » Wed May 16, 2018 9:26 am

The methods are similar to how you would remove a bolt or screw which has been rounded out.

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Re: Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!

Postby disallow » Wed May 16, 2018 12:05 pm

MountainGoat wrote:Both very interesting and not terribly intuitive answers.

Thank you!
I thought it was a pretty good answer??

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Postby Hooligan » Wed May 16, 2018 1:46 pm

I would try an impact driver, one of those tools that twist a little when you hit the back of it with a hammer. Doesn't matter if you ruin the screw head since you're not going back with them.


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