Rear License plate
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Rear License plate
Can someone tell me what size screw is supposed to be in the rear license plate holder? When I was washing my car I noticed the holder was only being held by ONE screw. 
It looked like a very short #10 metal/wood screw so I went and bought a few at home depot and they pushed right into the hole. I didn't want to get an oversized metal screw and rip into the body but it almost looks like thats what's supposed to happen. When I look in the holes, I don't see any threads, just painted white and there is nothing inside like a nylon washer to catch the screw.
Can anyone assist???
It looked like a very short #10 metal/wood screw so I went and bought a few at home depot and they pushed right into the hole. I didn't want to get an oversized metal screw and rip into the body but it almost looks like thats what's supposed to happen. When I look in the holes, I don't see any threads, just painted white and there is nothing inside like a nylon washer to catch the screw.
Can anyone assist???
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Don't know the size...
I don't know the size, but I would take the screw to home depot and have them match it. You need to make sure you have the right size and thread, or you will strip the threads. Bring a screwdriver to Home Depot and take it out there... I'm sure they have the size you need.
Or... Just bring it back to the dealer... they should take care of it.
Good luck!
Russ
Or... Just bring it back to the dealer... they should take care of it.
Good luck!
Russ
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Originally Posted by AJU_E350
It looked like a very short #10 metal/wood screw
Sounds about right.... I have the same screws in my ride (4 ea) and hold just fine. If your gromets are stripped, then just buy the next size larger screw.
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Originally Posted by AJU_E350
Can someone tell me what size screw is supposed to be in the rear license plate holder? When I was washing my car I noticed the holder was only being held by ONE screw.
It looked like a very short #10 metal/wood screw so I went and bought a few at home depot and they pushed right into the hole. I didn't want to get an oversized metal screw and rip into the body but it almost looks like thats what's supposed to happen. When I look in the holes, I don't see any threads, just painted white and there is nothing inside like a nylon washer to catch the screw.
Can anyone assist???
It looked like a very short #10 metal/wood screw so I went and bought a few at home depot and they pushed right into the hole. I didn't want to get an oversized metal screw and rip into the body but it almost looks like thats what's supposed to happen. When I look in the holes, I don't see any threads, just painted white and there is nothing inside like a nylon washer to catch the screw.
Can anyone assist???
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ANY dealer will give you them at the parts counter at no charge. It is a METRIC screw. Some dealers have the screws that don't rust & some have the ones that rust. They also come with larger & smaller heads & in different lengths. They are very hard to find (by the piece) outside of the dealership.
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Originally Posted by Barry45RPM
ANY dealer will give you them at the parts counter at no charge. It is a METRIC screw. Some dealers have the screws that don't rust & some have the ones that rust. They also come with larger & smaller heads & in different lengths. They are very hard to find outside of the dealership.
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Went in for my first 1-3k "check-up" and got the screws for the rear plate. They looked like very fine thread metric screws. What amazes me is that the car had two SHEET METAL SCREWS in there originally from when I purchased the car!! 
Good thing it didn't strip the threads.
Good thing it didn't strip the threads.
