Help! Need to get the last bolt of manifold out.

[Swamp Fox]

I managed to get all but one of the manifold bolts out of my '04 V6. Does anyone know if you need a special tool to get the last bolt on the backside out. I can feel it with my finger but don't know if I can find a way to get it out. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[shawn022]

I used a 6" long T27 bit in a 1/4" socket to get them out. I put a piece of tape over the socket then slide the bit in. It gives it a good tight fit so it doesn't fall out.
Then if you can put your hand around the backside of the manifold and fish the bit into place. Hope this helps.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Will give it a try. Thanks.

 

[Swamp Fox]

It worked like a charm. Thanks Shawn. I will use this method in reverse to put them back in. I was using a hand driver and drill and was a little cumbersome. Thanks again.

 

[shawn022]

No problem, glad you got it out.