2025_05_24

1 Let's see what we need here. 9/16" is the size but 14mm seems to work as a substitute.	2 Will this work to hold the top of the bolt still while the nut is loosened from underneath? [Editor: no.]	3 Bolts are long! Deep sockets needed. No 9/16" deep socket on-hand, so we see if the 14mm one will work.	4 One of the nuts is behind this heat shield. We have to pull out the center of these pop fasteners. Drill and screw in a screw first.	5 Done. Ready for pulling.	6 Half-pulled.
7 Needs a little help to finish.	8 Now a screwdriver or two to pull the main plug.	9 Like so.	10 Caution: the plug may fly with some velocity once loose.	11 Will reuse these.	12 This will work.
13 The nut and bolt have been removed so we replace the fastener.	14 Replace the center bit next.	15 Tap it in.	16 This 9/16" nut really didn't like being removed with a 14mm socket.	17 Still hanging on. Use it to pull the bolt through.	18 A side trip to the Autozone was required for a proper deep 9/16" socket. This was in the bin of donations at the GoodWill next door.
19 Trying to save time.	20 Will this impact driver and the new bit get things done faster?	21 Yes, until the adapter fails.	22 Back to the slow way	23 Last one!	24 Of course the last one has yet another gotcha. Can't turn this end with a socket.
25 Have to turn this end.	26 Box wrench won't stay still. Not really surprised.	27 Vice grips for the win again.	28 The last nut is free.	29 Bolts all pulled. This behemoth can come out of the van now.	30 The view sans foldable chair.
31 We go for a trail hike after the hard work.	32 Then a well deserved beer and tacos for dinner. Koba helped with the slaw.