"Eyebrow" removal query

another_clean_sheet · 13th October 2015, 16:24

I am trying to remove the eyebrow on my 75 and cannot get a bit to engage with either of the two fixings. I assume it is a torx screw but in which case what size is it? I did also unsuccessfully try a philips screwdriver.
A silly problem but I cannot see what head the fixing is.
Any help appreciated.
Mike

Phil63 · 13th October 2015, 16:26

IIRC, they're philips.

Edit... Just took mine off and put it back again. Philips it is... Don't forget to take the plastic cover trim off first. It just clips off.

RPWC · 13th October 2015, 16:26

It's a Phillips, you need to have the screwdriver almost horizontal

coolcat · 13th October 2015, 16:28

As above......unless of course someone has had the eyebrow off before and put different screws back in place of the originals

Dorset Bob · 13th October 2015, 16:29

I am sure it is just a philips.
It might be that the angle of the screws are throwing you.

myfirstrover · 13th October 2015, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

I am sure it is just a philips.
It might be that the angle of the screws are throwing you.

About a 40 degree angle if memory serves me right ?

another_clean_sheet · 13th October 2015, 17:03

Many thanks for all your help. I think the angle of the screwdriver could be part of the problem.
Will try again tomorrow
Mike

Rev Jules · 13th October 2015, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by another_clean_sheet

Many thanks for all your help. I think the angle of the screwdriver could be part of the problem.
Will try again tomorrow
Mike

Why have you not used a torch to see the heads are.

another_clean_sheet · 13th October 2015, 17:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rev Jules

Why have you not used a torch to see the heads are.

I did try to but my eyes are not brilliant and the screws are recessed quite a bit to see them clearly

jackatesme · 13th October 2015, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by another_clean_sheet

I did try to but my eyes are not brilliant and the screws are recessed quite a bit to see them clearly

Try useing a small mirror.

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13th October 2015, 17:03	#7
another_clean_sheet Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTI Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Great Bardfield, nr Braintree Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 303 Thanked 436 Times in 317 Posts	Many thanks for all your help. I think the angle of the screwdriver could be part of the problem. Will try again tomorrow Mike