How do I remove the hood crest?

[Scbrindley]

I am having trouble removing my hood crest. I did a search and see that they are attached with pal nuts that are 8mm. I tried using a 8mm socket and an extension and the nut just spins. I cannot get them out. Can someone please help me figure out how to get these things off?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[extanker]

if they use the thin tin nuts you may need to pull as you remove

[Scbrindley]

Originally Posted by extanker

if they use the thin tin nuts you may need to pull as you remove

Thanks for the quick response. Can you please be a little more specific? The hole under the hood to access the nut is very small. How should I go about pulling the nut from the back while using the 8mm socket?

Thanks again.

[extanker]

its a mechanics touch...instead of pushing the socket you gently pull as you turn. a good pair of needle nose plyers may help...pull as you turn...or gently push on the studs....it sounds like the nuts are striped

[Scbrindley]

Originally Posted by extanker

it sounds like the nuts are striped

Agreed. I tried both of the above suggestions to no avail. Any more advice for a stripped nut? These things are driving my crazy, haha.

[extanker]

plyers....awl...split the nut

[lardog]

Originally Posted by Scbrindley

Agreed. I tried both of the above suggestions to no avail. Any more advice for a stripped nut? These things are driving my crazy, haha.

pull up on the crest (use a Small plastic pry bar) as you turn the nuts. (use a few layers of masking tape on the paint.)