I'm in the process of installing a new starter motor on my 2010 Fit, 196K miles, original starter motor. I can't seem to get the top starter motor mounting bolt out. It's in a tight space and I can't seem to get enough leverage to move the bolt and I'm afraid to round off the top of the bolt. Any suggestions on how to get this bolt moving? Thank you in advance.

UPDATE: I did not realize that this bolt is a common problem for folks looking to replace their starter motor. I'm looking for a replacement bolt of the 14mm one that is stuck.

The service manual says that it is a "10x1.25mm" flange bolt. I can't seem to find that exact one and the closest I got was a "10x35" one.

Does anyone know the part number for this bolt? I've been looking for a while now. It is mind-numbing.

 

I had to remove the passenger side radiator fan to get enough room to swing a breaker bar with a socket on the top bolt. My car is a 2009.

 

that's a good idea. thanks very much for your suggestion!

 

I bought this longer 14mm wrench for rounded off bolts (because the bolt was a little rounded from my previous attempts to loosen it).


This wrench is not quite long enough so I used a 2" piece of square tubing to get more leverage. The bolt broke loose, dare i say it? Easily.