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Old 01-29-2012, 09:19 PM
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Default Stuck on removing rear bumper

Ok so I have all the wheel liners and tail lights out, and all of the torx screws removed but I'm stuck on one screw.

Theres a torx screw located directly behind the gas door only accessible from under the car. Anyone have any tips on how they were able to remove it?

Many thanks, this is all I have left to do to remove my bumper so the help would be appreciated.
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Old 01-30-2012, 02:44 AM
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You do realize that you have to take the fenders off along with the bumper, right?!
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Yes I do realize that, that's why I took out the wheel liners. I have all the torx screws out for both rear fenders, the only screw I have left is the one directly behind the filler cap.

If anyone had a tip on how to get to it easier that would be great. I can only manage to get a small socket wrench in there and even then I'm barely able to do quarter turns.
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super long extension ?? or a screwdriver handle haven't tackled this one yet hope it helps
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II've taken the rear end off my car at least 5 times in the past few months, I don't remember having any issues with a screw I couldn't reach.. then again I am female and have tiny hands that fit into small spaces very well. I think I used an extension to reach a couple. If you had pictures of which part you're having trouble with I might be more help. I don't understand what you mean by under the gas door. The plate that connects the fender and rear bumper?
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