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I want to get that metal panel off behind the glove box to change the polen filter but theres 1 screw that is really tight, the screwdriver doesn't get enough grip even if I push hard & its starting to mangle the crosshead. Any tips on how to get it undone?
 
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If you have a set of screwdriver bits you can normally fit a 7mm spanner or socket on the end of them so you have it at a right angle like this
Make it easier to get to the screw
 
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If there is easy access to it, have you tried a manual impact driver, the kind you hit with a hammer. They have an amazing ability to get very tough screws out and even ones with pretty messed up heads.
 
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Thought it was a long shot but tried using a freeze spray on it & it worked.
 
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It was still tight but it just went "crack!" & was loose.
 
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Where in Derby are you? I haven't seen that S15 around.
 

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Hi. Where did you get your filter from?


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