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Driver Side Kick Panel Removal & Rusted Dead Pedal Screw Extraction

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Problem

Driver side kick panel cannot be removed because the dead pedal blocks access to the retaining bolt. The dead pedal screws have rusted and stripped heads, making them difficult to remove with standard bits.

Dead pedal screw heads rusted and strippedScrew heads appear to have a square bit pattern but are actually corroded Phillips headsCannot access driver side kick panel area behind interior trimUnable to remove dead pedal to access kick panel bolt
Root Cause

The dead pedal screws are Phillips head with unusually thick heads that are prone to rusting and corrosion over time, causing the heads to deteriorate and appear stripped.

Confidence

Moderate confidence — Multiple community members agreed on this solution

View Original Thread →Posted November 2024 on SupraForums.com