DenVogel

What is the secret to removing plastic threaded spreader rivets that are used to hold trim panels in place? Not finding an answer via Google machine. There is a hole in the head, but it doesn't seem to have a geometry to accommodate Torx, hex, screwdriver, or anything else. They are threaded, so prying them out breaks them. Ran into a couple in the back side panel of the luggage compartment in our Cayenne.

There are a couple different part numbers, but they appear the same to me:

• N-107-009-01 Spreader rivet
• 701-867-299 Clip

Quadcammer

I think its supposed to be a torx or allen. when they are chewed up, i usually just tap a slightly larger torx in there

DenVogel

Thanks for your reply. I tried that with no success. I found more than one, and none of them appeared to have a shape to match a tool. I guess it's possible they were all chewed up.

Quadcammer

worst case, dremel a slot and use a flat head

mdistel

I would try a trim pry tool to lift it up and then twist off with pliers. Most likely you'll replace so bend the sides up and twist off.

Mark