How would you replace the panhard rod given this problem?

2003 RENAULT SCENIC
107,000 MILES
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ANDYWAKE
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Dear Expert,

Fitting a panhard rod on Renault Megan Scenic 2003.
The two fixing bolts and nuts are rusted and are spinning when trying to loosen.
How would you replace the panhard rod given this problem?

Andy
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:10 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Get new bolts. Grind off the bad bolt/nut to enable you to remove the rod.
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:18 AM
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ANDYWAKE
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Once the bad bolt has been ground off at the nut end and the panhard rod has been dropped - is the old bolt easily removed without dismantling any more of the vehicle?
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Unless you don't have sufficient clearance/space to work, otherwise there is nothing much you need to remove.
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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ANDYWAKE
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Thank you
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

Have a nice day.
Oct 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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