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1992 PATHFINDER SE-V6 4X4 [1996-2004 Pathfinder (R50)]
Posted: Thu May 03, 2018 6:24 pm
by MountainGoat
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?
Posted: Tue May 15, 2018 6:25 pm
by Pathfindork
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.
Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:30 am
by MountainGoat
Both very interesting and not terribly intuitive answers.
Thank you!
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 9:26 am
by Pathfindork
The methods are similar to how you would remove a bolt or screw which has been rounded out.
Re: Cut a slot or attach a welded rod!
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 12:05 pm
by disallow
MountainGoat wrote:Both very interesting and not terribly intuitive answers.
Thank you!
I thought it was a pretty good answer??
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 1:46 pm
by Hooligan
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.