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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Allen size for seat removal

Could someone tell me what size allen head is used to remove the front seats? I want to pick up a socket version on the way home tonight and don't have any allen's on me to check it.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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It's actually a Torx head, not an Allen - a T40.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=racier+seat

I'd suggest picking up a set of the larger sizes - MINI uses a LOT of Torx-head screws, as they work well for assembly-line production.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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I bought a 7 piece set from sears a while back.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934449000P

The odd sizes and smaller ones came in an old Stanley tool set of mine.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 02:05 PM
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Thank you very much for the tip. I have plenty of Torx, but they are all the drill bit style ones.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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whatever you do, disconnect the battery first!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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HAHA. I did. Got them out and back in very quickly. Thank you guys!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
I bought a 7 piece set from sears a while back.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00934449000P

The odd sizes and smaller ones came in an old Stanley tool set of mine.
Just picked up this set yesterday!
 
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