Steering Column Repair: steering cover removal, 2003 saturn l200, hex bolt

Question

Allen hex bolt   QUESTION: having trouble removing the bolt securing bottom of steering wheel cover. The two torx screws  have been removed but the third is a what appears to be a hex bolt that none of my SAE metric or standard hex sockets fit on. It is marked with a small 98 with a line under it. What do i need to remove this bolt?

ANSWER: Hi David
I need to know what year make and model vehicle you are working on to help you

Let me know

Doug

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QUESTION: Sorry, I tried to resubmit it with this info but it wouldn't let me.

2003 Saturn L200 4cyl

I believe I found my own answer but could use your confirmation. It looks like the third bolt is for security and takes a different socket than standard sets. I found an Allen head hex key online and Sears says they have sets for sale. Is this what I am looking for?

Thanks, David

Answer
Hi David:

As far as I know, the only bolts that secure the lower covers together on Saturn are all a standard size.  Some use a 7mm and some use a smaller SAE size.  Many models have 6 bolts, so make sure you have found all of them.  The biggest problem we run into is the depth that these bolts are in.  We use a long tipped nut-driver as sockets tend to get stuck inside the plastic and cause more problems.

Good luck
Doug