51 12 158 Removing and installing/replacing baseplate for number/license plate (US)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim, refer to 51 12 157 REPLACING REAR BUMPER TRIM .

Release screws (1) and remove number/license plate baseplate.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws (1) And Removing Number/License Plate Baseplate

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Replacement: 

Remove impact absorber (1).

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber And Metal Nuts

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