ADS Swap - Broke Screw

[Bandit_TypeR]

During the reinstall of the rear seat I over tightened the bolt that goes through the bracket and snapped the head off. Grrrr roar! How do I remove the piece left behind without it falling into the body and becoming a rattle LOL? Stuff happens when you decide to do the work yourself. Shame on me. Any input appreciated. Thanks!

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[Chilly613]

You'll need a drill and a screw extractor.

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[Bandit_TypeR]

The screw is a tiny diameter I am concerned I can drill into what's left and have enough material to insert the extractor. SMH. I am an idiot. LOL

 

[MooMoo]

you just gonna have to try it, only way is to either try an extractor or drill the screw out.

Also shit happens, that screw was a pain in the ass to put back, surprised that you snapped it though, didn't particular look that fragile if its the one I am thinking off.

 

[Cueyo]

If you have enough of the screw left on the outside you could try WD-40 and some kind of wrench/vice grip. I broke the intake bolt when replacing the stock one a while back and got it out like that

 

[tibwolf]

I’d leave it. You still have the two forward clips and some friction from the seatbacks holding the bottom down.

 

[TypeRD]

What the? Were you trying to create a cold weld?! Non structural / non critical bolts just need to be snug, then maybe tightened another 1/4 turn.

 

[Bandit_TypeR]

What the? Were you trying to create a cold weld?! Non structural / non critical bolts just need to be snug, then maybe tightened another 1/4 turn.

I hear you. I should've backed off. What's done is done. I tried to extract it. No luck. I will ask the dealer to take a look when I bring it in for an oil change. My concern is if they drill it out that it would fall into the body and rattle around thereafter. I will talk to the tech. Bad mistake by me. Sucks.

 

[Bandit_TypeR]

I’d leave it. You still have the two forward clips and some friction from the seatbacks holding the bottom down.

I worry that it might not be safe. I dunno. Don't want to make it worse though chasing a rabbit down the hole.

 

[TypeRD]

I hear you. I should've backed off. What's done is done. I tried to extract it. No luck. I will ask the dealer to take a look when I bring it in for an oil change. My concern is if they drill it out that it would fall into the body and rattle around thereafter. I will talk to the tech. Bad mistake by me. Sucks.

Well, a pro should be able to get it out of there without issue. I’m sure you’ve heard of people needing to extract broken spark plugs before. Your broken bolt should be easy in comparison. It can be done.

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