So while trying to replace the left side actuator on my 2005 coupe, all the screws in the door have stripped. I've gone so far as to buy a bit set specifically for stripped screws... the bit broke off in the screw!!! I am pretty much hopeless at this point and obviously frustrated as this should've taken me less than an hour and has now turned into two days of fighting with this! Does the factory put lock tite on these screws because I can't see there being any other reason that this would happen. Any suggestions on getting these out please!!!!!

 

Get a center punch and hammer to loosen it. You would make an indentation on the bolt, then at an angle, use the punch and hammer to loosen it in a counter-clockwise direction. The attached picture is the method on a shear bolt. This method can be used to loosen bolts, nuts, screws, etc.

 

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! WORKED ON THE SCREW W THE BROKEN BIT IN IT.. GOT the rest out with another bit

 

Good to hear it worked out. Thanks for reporting back.