What Type of Bolt Is Used on End Caps of Thule Bike Rack

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The end caps look like a Allen wrench could be used to remove the cap but they have a rivet type thing in the center preventing a star or allen from entry . Any suggestions on removing these ?

asked by: Wade A

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What you are describing is a Torx security bolt. The center section is put in there so you can't just use a screwdriver to remove the bolt. Thule sells the needed tool as part # 853-3496.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Thank you for the picture. It looks like you have the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part #TH934XTR. We have a replacement bolt for that, but the bolt you reference, part #915087031, is not it. The replacement bolt you need comes in the Replacement…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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