02/03/2020 13:50:14

Shell - Bracket - License Plate - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 12070402

Special tool(s) required for this procedure:

Part Number Description
223-28550-TSL WIHA (TORQUE SCREWDRIVER .1 - .6NM)

Removal

  1. Remove the cap and scews (x2) that secure the license plate frame to the license plate bracket shell, and then remove the license plate and frame.
  2. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the bottom of the license plate bracket to the J-nuts in the front fascia.
  3. Remove the screws (x3) that secure the license plate bracket shell to the license plate structural base, and then remove the license plate bracket shell.

Installation

  1. Loosely install the bolts (x2) that secure the bottom of the license plate bracket to the J-nuts in the front fascia. Do not fully tighten the bolts yet.
  2. Align the holes in the license plate backet shell with the holes in the license plate bracket structural base.
  3. Install the screws (x3) to secure the license plate bracket shell to the license plate structural base (torque 1 Nm).
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    Do not overtorque the screws.
  4. Fully tighten the bolts (x2) that secure the bottom of the license plate bracket to the to the J-nuts in the front fascia (torque 3 Nm).
  5. Insert the license plate back into the license plate frame, then tighten the screws that secure the frame to the license plate bracket shell, and then reinstall the caps.