Fastener-removal method and assembly including a fastener-removal member integrally constructed with a washer member

A method for fastening a combustion turbine engine component to a casing of a combustion turbine engine, the method comprising:

• arranging a plurality of assemblies for fastening the combustion turbine engine component to the casing of the combustion turbine engine;
• integrally constructing in each assembly a washer member and a fastener-removal member, the washer member including a through hole to receive a fastener;
• configuring the fastener-removal member to extend a predefined distance away from the washer member along a longitudinal axis of the body;
• constructing on a surface of the washer member means for frictionally engaging a corresponding surface of the head of the fastener to remove the combustion turbine engine component from the casing of the combustion turbine engine;
• and
• utilizing the fastener-removal member to receive a mechanical force effective to remove the fastener without contacting the head of the fastener.