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Torx size for removing passenger seatbelts: 2000 XK8 Convertible

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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 02:12 AM
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Question Torx size for removing passenger seatbelts: 2000 XK8 Convertible

It looks huge, what size is right? T80?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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I have removed it with a T50 bit, but it is not all that snug...I am guessing it is actually a T55.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Yep, like WhiteXKR says, a T50 will work but it feels just a little too small. You can get a set of 5 torx bits for removing brake calipers for $10 at Advance Auto Parts. That's what I used, and the T50 in that set worked fine.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks! Found this kit: http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-Professi...7123277&sr=8-1

$12 bucks and free shipping if you have prime. Wooo
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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T-50 is what I used on seat belts. The only thing on the car bigger than the T-50 was two bolts holding the K-Frame in & they were T-55. I have completly dissasembled my XK8.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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I wanna see a pic of that!
 
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