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<blockquote data-quote="smurfslayer" data-source="post: 1642803" data-attributes="member: 21926"><p>I remember the instructions I saw previously said something about using -apologies, I’ve forgotten it and I’m drawing a blank, but something like “liquid wrench” and let it sit overnight after dousing each bolt thoroughly. Honestly, I don’t know how effective this can be since I can’t get access to the bolt threads from above and hitting it from below just bounces right off and the remainder drips to the garage floor. </p><p></p><p>The big thing is to break those bolts loose carefully, use a breaker bar if need be but, make sure to maintain the seating depth and alignment of that torx bit at all times. I seem to recall the torque spec is like 55 foot pounds(?) I had to apply -SIGNFICANTLY- more than 55 foot pounds to remove those factory bolts. I’m talking 4’ breaker bar and I am far from out of shape. You probably already read of my tale of woe, so you’ll probably be fine.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and pictures, or you’re really mounting a bike rick to a prius <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smurfslayer, post: 1642803, member: 21926"] I remember the instructions I saw previously said something about using -apologies, I’ve forgotten it and I’m drawing a blank, but something like “liquid wrench” and let it sit overnight after dousing each bolt thoroughly. Honestly, I don’t know how effective this can be since I can’t get access to the bolt threads from above and hitting it from below just bounces right off and the remainder drips to the garage floor. The big thing is to break those bolts loose carefully, use a breaker bar if need be but, make sure to maintain the seating depth and alignment of that torx bit at all times. I seem to recall the torque spec is like 55 foot pounds(?) I had to apply -SIGNFICANTLY- more than 55 foot pounds to remove those factory bolts. I’m talking 4’ breaker bar and I am far from out of shape. You probably already read of my tale of woe, so you’ll probably be fine. Good luck and pictures, or you’re really mounting a bike rick to a prius :p [/QUOTE]
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