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Old May 19, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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How to remove front emblem.

Just bought a new emblem and i'm trying to replace it. I can feel under it, it's held on by two plastic like washers. they are on ridiculously tight and i cant unscrew them.

Is there an easier way to do this?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Use a socket that fits them.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

What size socket?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

......

I dont know off the top of my head. Start with a 12, and work your way up or down.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Think I used a 7 or 8mm socket
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Old May 19, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

I was thinking a 10mm - we're not much help are we?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Ok, just found out that it is a 13mm socket. now, how do i get a socket to it?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 11:12 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

tried extensions, too tight for me to bare hand it... any ideas?
How did you do it, if you have?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Try from above, remove the filler panel.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

I have no filler panel, i have the impact bar and stuff like that. :/
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

just took mine off today you are correct it is a 13mm socket they are 2 powel nut like thins i got a 1/4 inch ratchet and socket on them so you might keep trying
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Thank you, that is the answer i need.
Did you go from above? or the side?
Did you remove anything?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Re: How to remove front emblem.

Get it from above
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