2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Removal of trunk lid struts

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2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

Sub model: Spyder GS with spoiler. Trying to remove and replace trunk lifts (struts). Can't find the right tool to unscrew the bolts. Appears to be a 3/16 allen head; but that just slips when trying to turn it.
Maybe it is a hex head? If so what is the size I need to remove the bolt?

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IF it looks like a hex, it's probably a metric size. Best off getting a set that has multiple sizes. You'll come across a time that you'll be glad you have a set. I can't see it being more than 10 bucks for a standard set of them.

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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 6:48 PM

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Is there a difference between allen head wrench and a hex head one? They both to be 6 points and they screw heads look almost identical.
No access to repair instructions for this vehicle that will tell you exactly what to use?

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Monday, November 16th, 2009 AT 4:49 PM

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I would need to have the car to be able to tell you what the right size is, but the 6-point you describe is a torx bit:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&source=hp&q=torx+bit&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

I still recommend getting a set as they are common, but a stop into the parts store will get you the specific size.

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 AT 5:43 AM