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Old 12-18-11, 12:44 PM
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Default License plate screws rusted

One of the light bulbs burnt and I need to replace it but the screws are so rusted I can't not get them off. Anyone one know a trick to get them off?
Old 12-18-11, 01:10 PM
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maybe lubricate it with wd40? or anti-rust spray?
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Worst come worst, you will have to drill them out. Just have replacement screw ready.
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The remedy depends on how bad is the situation. If you have the head left to grab then stuff like liquid wrench/PB blaster can eat away the rust. If not then there are easy-out drill bits, which with a reversible drill will drill/unthread the bolt out.

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...e-removal.html

I hope mine last forever.
Old 12-19-11, 09:18 AM
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I should get led bulbs so I won't have to do this again. Thanks for the link.
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