Bolt sheared in subframe couple other question

[daz2208]

hi thanks for taking a look advice gratefully received

golf mk5 2004 early reg as title I sheared a bolt trying to change wishbone on drivers side another one still in feels like it will do the same and im just thinking would it be easier to change subframe as that's the one that sheared (in subframe) plus ive got to get gearbox out anyway also I cannot find the obd plug its not in driver footwell unless im blind ive got a orange steering wheel on dash I bought it with a sheared gearbox mount so ive got to replace that engine code is bca gearbox fxq thanks in advance

[Doctle Odd]

I uses to use easy outs to remove broken studs but they're hit and miss. I decided to try an old spline bit. First drill a hole in the stud use a center punch and drill in 3/4 inch or so. Get an old torx or spline bit slightly larger than the hole and hammer it home. You then need to spray on some plus gas and leave it for half an hour. It should then easily screw out with a 10mm spanner. It's a bit much replacing a subframe for a broken bolt.

[daz2208]

Doctle odd thanks for the reply and advice my steering light is on (orange and I might have to do the electric steering rack motor?) I will attempt the advice you've given me am I right in thinking the bolts from wishbone only go through subframe not body ive still got to do passenger side best to do both I believe and im expecting problems
if the electric rack steering motor?? is funked ive got to drop subframe anyway would like an easier route but from looking on net and Haynes manual its vague to say the least

[Doctle Odd]

If your doing it on the ground removing the rack is as much fun as a barium enema

[daz2208]

thanks again for replying the diagnostic plug is still evading me its not in drivers footwell and yeah it is on the ground well axle stands so its going to be fun

[Doctle Odd]

thanks again for replying the diagnostic plug is still evading me its not in drivers footwell and yeah it is on the ground well axle stands so its going to be fun

Take out the plastic panel in the drivers footwell the diagnostic plug has maybe been pushed out of place

[daz2208]

Take out the plastic panel in the drivers footwell the diagnostic plug has maybe been pushed out of place

im seriously struggling now its not there at all I will take some pics when phone charged and post them

[Doctle Odd]

Check if theres a panel that pulls off under the ashtray

[daz2208]

is there any logical reason why it would have been cut out taken out or kidnapped and held to ransom

[daz2208]

will do now by under you mean take ashtray out ??