How would you replace the panhard rod given this problem?

Tiny
ANDYWAKE
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Dear Expert,

Fitting a panhard rod on Renault Megan Scenic 2003.
The two fixing bolts and nuts are rusted and are spinning when trying to loosen.
How would you replace the panhard rod given this problem?

Andy
Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Get new bolts. Grind off the bad bolt/nut to enable you to remove the rod.
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:18 AM
Tiny
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Once the bad bolt has been ground off at the nut end and the panhard rod has been dropped - is the old bolt easily removed without dismantling any more of the vehicle?
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
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Unless you don't have sufficient clearance/space to work, otherwise there is nothing much you need to remove.
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:30 AM
Tiny
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Thank you
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
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Saturday, October 13th, 2012 AT 11:40 AM

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