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

MountainGoat · 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?

Pathfindork · 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.

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

Both very interesting and not terribly intuitive answers.

Thank you!

Pathfindork · 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.

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??

Hooligan · 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.

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

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

Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!

Re: Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!

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