License Plate Bracket: Service and Repair

License Plate Pocket Replacement (VJ6)

Removal Procedure





1. Open the rear compartment.
2. Remove the fasteners from the license plate pocket trim cover.
3. Remove the trim cover.




4. Remove the fasteners which retain the license plate pocket to the rear compartment lid.
5. Disconnect the wiring retainers.
6. Disconnect the bulb sockets for the reverse lamps and the license plate lamps.
7. Carefully remove the license plate pocket.



Installation Procedure

1. Connect the bulb sockets to the reverse lamps and the license lamps.
2. Install the wiring harness retainers. Ensure that the routing of the wiring harness does not interfere with the fasteners or allow the wires to be pinched during installation.





Important: Ensure sealer is present at the fastener locations in order to prevent water from entering the rear compartment.


3. Position the license plate pocket to the rear compartment lid.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the fasteners which retain the license plate pocket to the rear compartment lid.

Tighten the fasteners to 1 N.m (9 lb in).





5. Install the license plate pocket trim cover.
6. Install the fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Close the rear compartment.