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Guys,
So I hit a wall in getting to the engine compartment. I reached the point where you need unscrew the 5 screws to remove the cover, and didn't really have any problems getting to that point. Followed the instructions in the manual and got to the engine cover rather easily, without issue.
The problem is the 5 screws. They won't budge! They are really tight. They seem to be some kind of "allen" type and the only thing I found that fit it fine was an old allen key that was used on some furniture I put together. It's a little, flimsy key and I just couldn't get any of the screws to budge.
The back cover made accessing the panel somewhat difficult, it's really not completely open and accessible; so I was half bending over the car in trying to unscrew, and I just couldn't apply enough strength.
Only thing I can think of is using some WD40 and see if that helps. Judging by how tight & snug these screws are, I don't believe this thing has been opened in a long time; and if it hasn't - my guess is I'm running really low, if not empty, on the power steering fluid. So before I take this car in, I'd really like to get those 5 screws open somehow and check the fluid level.
Don't know if you guys have any suggestions. Sort of a stupid problem.
Thanks.
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