What size are the belly pan bolts

2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
87,503 MILES • 2.5L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CORY2427
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Was just trying to figure out what size belly pan bolts were on it so I could change oil.
Jan 22, 2019 at 10:52 AM
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D6SPAN
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I am making a bit of an assumption here that you are referring to the skid plate.
If I am not mistaken, there are two sizes, T45 and T25. And, to be sure, T = torx.

I think that is the most difficult part of the oil change! Good luck!
Jan 22, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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CORY2427
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What about oil plug
Jan 22, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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D6SPAN
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The original plug was 19mm.
Jan 23, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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