2014 520C Front Center lid cover loose

[suck my wake]

The screws are stripping out on the right side hinge. It came from the factory with the right hand screw inserted through a hole that was added. They must have stripped the screw in the factory hole. Now some of the others are getting where they won’t bite. It doesn’t look like I can get in behind to add a nut so a bolt is out. I really believe the carpet wrapped around is too thick because it pulls on the screws when you close it. I may trim some back.

Anyone have to to fix theirs? Curious for tips. May have to remove whole deck lid and have offset holes punched.

[Generator]

I’ve had to fix a few that have this problem. The lid is to big and heavy. Take the lid off (two man job) drill a new hole between each hole and put new stainless Steel screws in all the holes.

[suck my wake]

I’ve had to fix a few that have this problem. The lid is to big and heavy. Take the lid off (two man job) drill a new hole between each hole and put new stainless Steel screws in all the holes.

What’s the easier way to drill the stainless hinge? I have terrible luck drilling stainless.

[blkfalc4]

Fill the holes with either fiberglass resin or epoxy. Redrill pilot holes and resecure.

[Generator]

I’ve used a drill press and start with a small hole and go up.

[Generator]

Also you can use 2” screws in the hole that are there now. There is another layer of fiberglass behind the hinge that will help hold.

[suck my wake]

Also you can use 2” screws in the hole that are there now. There is another layer of fiberglass behind the hinge that will help hold.

Do I need to pre drill?

[Generator]

Yes I use a 1/8” bit to drill the holes and put wd-40 on the screws before I run them in.

[reelmin5]

I drill through stainless a lot at work (i don't pay for bits) My rule is if shavings are not coming off the metal GET a NEW BIT!
A brand new cobalt drill bit should take just seconds to go through that gauge stainless

[John Hagins]

The trick to drilling stainless steel is to run the drill bit slow.

John

[Generator]

He’s not trying to drill a broken screw out. He is putting new longer screws in.