License Plate Bracket: Service and Repair

License Plate Pocket Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .
2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
5. Remove the door handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside (Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside) .
6. Remove the housing from the door (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the housing (2) to the door.
2. Install the door handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside (Handle Replacement - Rear Door Outside) .

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the housing to door bolts (1).

Tighten the door bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

4. Install the lamp harness to the housing.
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (Cargo Doors))Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54) (Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Door (E54)) .