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what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:14 PM
ok this may sound like a stupid question, i read the instructions from team forward motion so don't post the link, it says i need a 7mm socket
i have removed some of the bolts without that the 7mm socket but there are 2 in the glove box that are impossible to remove without a 7mm socket because of the location
i have searched on Google there are all kinds of 7mm socket and i don't know which one to buy, freaking home depot doesn't have a 7mm socket
can anyone recommend a cheap 7mm socket that will work to remove these annoying bolts?

for example i found this

7 mm socket

also this one

7mm socket

this one is a 7mm socket driver is more expensive

7mm socket driver

any help? i don't want to be buying something that it wont work or wont fit to remove those bolts

these bolts




Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 2:58 PM
Go to Sears and buy a set of Craftsman drivers like the last one, pretty cheap and you'll use em for a lot of different things.



Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:01 PM
I sugguest going out and buying a full socket set. Will save you loads of cash in the long run.



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Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:20 PM
really cant buy a full set of sockets right now maybe in the future, that's why i posted links with the 7mm socket

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944404000P?vName=Tools&keyword=7mm+socket

would that one work? is only 2.99 ..
Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:25 PM
a 7mm socket is 7mm socket. It will work on 7mm bolt head no problem. only thing you have to watch is your clearence as this is a deep socket but from the pic you posted you will have lots of clearence, also you need a 1/4 ratchet for this socket.



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Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:57 PM
its not even the matter of which "7mm" socket you use.. its seems like you need to use an extension on your ratchet.



Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:18 PM
Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 4:50 PM
nice maybe ill get that
Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 7:55 AM
I got a 152 piece tool set from Advance Auto Parts...they've lasted me a year now, and they have a lifetime warranty. Granted they arent anywhere near my Craftsman, or Snap On stuff, but they work for little jobs on the car...and it was 20 bucks.



Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 9:40 AM
7mm or i think it is 9/32



Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:52 PM
Go to AutoZone and ask if you can borrow a 7mm socket a 9/32 socket a 3 inch extension and a ratchet say please,walk out to the car,take out the 2 bolts and take the tools back in if you really can't afford them.Ask a friend or a friend's dad if you can borrow a few tools.If you have a ratchet and extension you can buy a socket at AutoZone for like $3.99 if need be.(dunno exact price but between 4 and 6 bucks or around there)


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Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:50 PM
All i use is a shallow 6 point 7mm 1/4" socket, 6" 1/4" extension, 1/4" drive ratchet, phillips head screwdriver, and a small flat head screwdriver.



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Re: what socket do i have to use to remove the dash
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 12:42 PM
this reminds me.i need to buy a 1/4 drive ratchet.


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