Door latch mechanism triple square bolt size?
08-17-2014, 02:46 PM
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Door latch mechanism triple square bolt size?
On a 997.1 (2006), what size are the two triple square bolts holding the driver's door latch mechanism to the door shell? I found a description here that claims they are 8mm triple square, but when I tried to use my Snap-On 8mm [FTSM8E] the bit was obviously too large. I'm thinking the bolts might be 6mm triple square? Would like to confirm, thanks.
08-17-2014, 07:59 PM
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Sorry, I misunderstood which bolt you were referring to. The bolts holding on the door striker plate are 8mm. The ones in your photo (on the door itself) are 6mm on my car.
11-06-2014, 11:38 PM
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I didn't know any of this before I took the door apart - and then I was hopping mad!
BUT! I discovered a 6mm Allen wrench fits perfectly - which makes sense - that's 1/2 a 12 point wrench.
BUT! I discovered a 6mm Allen wrench fits perfectly - which makes sense - that's 1/2 a 12 point wrench.
11-07-2014, 11:26 PM
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Just be damn careful. I almost stripped one by taking this approach. If they're really tight you probably need the true triple square.
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07-06-2019, 10:42 PM
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Having done this, under no circumstances should you use anything other than a 6M Triple Square bit for this job. It's not worth the gamble.
