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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear bumper trim

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Replacement:

Remove impact absorber (1).

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber And Faulty Metal Nuts

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