Trick to get the bolt out...?

[Guest pathfinder92]

Hi all,

 

I want to get the protector plate under the front of my Pathfinder 92. One of the bolt just turns but does not come out. Is there any trick to get it out easily or I have to drill it out.

 

Please help. Thanks

[Mr. Pickles]

If it just spins freely and is stripped, you may be able to get it with some vise grips, using a turning and pulling down motion. If not, maybe chisel the head off and drill the rest out.

[k9sar]

if you can get under it at all, slip a putty knife or nail puller under the head and pry as you turn it. Same effect as the vise-grips but easier to maintain presure and continue to turn. It may grab and unscrew. You can also dremel off the head and just pop it out the other side, retap the hole and put a different bolt in it.