Repairing Thread

Drill out defective hole in bumper (2) to 9.5 mm diameter.

Insert blind rivet nut (1)*.

Secure number/license plate (3) with number/license plate screw (4)*.

Tightening torque, see 51 11 4AZ in 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Fig 1: Identifying Number/License Plate With Rivet Nut

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