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)) .