Rear License plate removal problems
#1
Rear License plate removal problems
I recently bought a new license plate for my 09 journey and found the mounting hole retainer is no longer retained from spining in the rear hatch. Asked the dealer and they told me this is a common problem with the journey and M-class.
Does anyone have any tricks for removing the bolt when the retainer spins in the hatch. The mechanic at the dealer said I can not get to it from behind due to the retainer being molded into the door.
I should have replaced only the license sticker and not the plate.
Any help would be greatfull.
Does anyone have any tricks for removing the bolt when the retainer spins in the hatch. The mechanic at the dealer said I can not get to it from behind due to the retainer being molded into the door.
I should have replaced only the license sticker and not the plate.
Any help would be greatfull.
#3
#4
Never was able to remove the plate. The dealer told me removing the inner pannel does not help because the insert is molded into the fiberglass rear hatch. no way to reach it from the back. I taped the new plate to the window since my daughter took the car to college the same day. Will work on it in a few weeks when she returns.
#5
#6
the screw goes into until it is big enough to grasp or forms a bind between the
hatch door so you can unscrew it.