question about reinstalling map light

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popeye1978

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I bought some of the fasteners and was preparing to reinstall the light when I noticed one of the posts was shorter than the others, looked like it had been snapped-off. To get a closer look I removed the support bow from the car and noticed the posts were screw-in, so used a set of Vampliers to remove them (sockets weren't properly grabbing the nut) and ...

#8 Sheet Metal Screws work just as well
 

Rktpwrd

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From my very first reply...

They’re not rivets, they in fact thread into the roof support. Coarse thread, should accept a 7mm wrench

Regardless, glad it worked out for you.
 
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