Jesse J Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 there is this screw in my a pillar that got shoved sideways and I can't get a screw driver on because the dash is in the way. I hve tried pliers and need ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylee144 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 the second one is harbor freight for 3 bucks. might get it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 not a bad idea. it's so angled down though I don't know if thats possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 ... I would try the Radiator Hose Remover tool, first to try to straighten and to line-up the screw by working the curved tip, in behind the screw. Once the screw is lined-up straight, then, use a small pair of needle-nosed vice grips to unscrew and to remove. youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elycomanche Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 If you have a philips bit, use a 1/4" wrench and some tape to hold it in the wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Pull the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 2 hours ago, jdog said: Pull the dash I’ll second that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 how hard is it to pull the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzimm Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Don't pull the dash try the bit in a wrench first because you probably have the tools already for that. Worst case grab the screw with vise grips real tight and pull the screw away from the dash, it'll bend the metal around the home a bit but it's fine. You can absolutely get that out without pulling the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 yeah I tried vice grips. the head is touching the pillar so it's kinda hard to get a hold on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdog Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 All joking aside, either of the screw drivers should do it, or pry it up away from the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 33 minutes ago, jdog said: lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Vice grips you will have it out is less time that it takes to read this reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghetdjc320 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 It’s like a #6 sheet metal screw for goodness sakes. Show it who’s boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchamakalit Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Yeah don't take the dash out. The windshield is much easier to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I've always wondered if something like this existed, turns out they do: https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Profile-Screwdriver-5-Piece-Construction/dp/B07GNPRRVZ I have a set of the two-sided ones linked above, but I bet these would be a lot thinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZJeff Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 There is no reason to pull the dash. The tools suggested by others WILL get that screw out. I have all the tools that were suggested, and have used them sucessfully in similar situations many times. Of all the tools suggested, the needle-nosed Vise-Grips are the ones I would recommend the OP obtain. Aside from solving his immediate problem, he will find them an indispensable addition to his tool collection. After I bought a pair about 15 years ago, I wondered how I had gotten this far in auto repair without them, and I have been working on cars for 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 15 hours ago, watchamakalit said: Yeah don't take the dash out. The windshield is much easier to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfred Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 ... youngfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 ^^^^I find those to be indispensable for removing emergency brake cables from the shoe bracket inside the drum too. Push the spring back on the cable with the nose, then clamp them shut on the cable. Pop the end of the cable off the hook and done. My vote though, is for the Model O cutters mentioned above. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse J Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 I will give these a whirl this week I havent had much time and now my truck has 14 inches of snow on it. thanks all for the suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I love vice grips, especially the needle nose ones. They are also great at pinching off rubber fuel line so it won't leak. I'm sure it would work with brake lines too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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