Stripped T15 Torx Screw

[ColoradoReatta]

Ok...here's a weird one...

 

I was attempting to remove the dash in order to remove my radio to fix the stuck cassette tape...I got 3 screws out and then realized that the 2nd from the far left screw is stripped. I believe it is just the head of the screw, so I can't get a grip with my driver. I'm trying not to damage anything and the hole in the dash is too small to reach the screw with a pliers. I'm thinking of trying to cut the screw between where the two dashes meet since there's a small gap there as the screw is not tight. I'm assuming a previous owner was trying to unscrew the screw and stripped it which is why it's loose.

 

Any ideas?

Edited July 7, 2022 by ColoradoReatta

[Ronnie]

If you are lucky you  might find a small easy-out that will fit in the hole in the head and bite so you can twist it out.

[BlakesReatta]

Have you guys ever seen these screws rust in the dash? I've noticed that on some cars even though the cars don't have water damage. I think the humidity gets to them and rusts these out.

 

My first guess would be trying the plyers, but you said it's too small a space to get them out. You might can try drilling into the screw with a small drill bit and then unscrewing the screw when you get a good grip in it. It's probably too small to do that either but a possibility.

[ColoradoReatta]

Great ideas! Thanks all!