Tips for removing
A spray with some penetrating fluid can help removal but this requires at least 5mins to work, so be prepared to wait, if you wish you can pre-treat the 2 bolts without removing or jacking up the car
I personally prefer to use heat, making a nut expand
Mixing oil which is flammable with flames is just asking for trouble! so i advise mixing the 2 together. If you do so, take care, wear the correct protection.
Wire brush - any crud, rust, grime, get rid of it, a rusty bolt is slightly larger and does put up a fight if forced through a nut, so removing as much as possible will really help
If a bolt is coming out - but really resistant, try this
Loosen - tighten - loosen - tighten, spray with fluid - and repeat
By working it back and forth, the threads will clean up, the oil will help clean and lubcricate it.
Forcing a seized nut or bolt very quickly becomes hot to the touch due to friction so be aware, and take your time
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