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#419226 Mar 17, 6:45am
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Ok, well I went to install my Carbign Craft Rear Lic. Plate Backing today and one of the screws that holds on the lic. plate is stuck. I tried just usin a screw driver at first and no luck, then I tried a power drill and that just locked up, still no luck. Anything else I should try?

Thanks in advance!


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how is it stuck? is it stuck all the way in there or no?

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you probably forced it... not a good idea...

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Those screws rust themselves in there after years of that Chicago weather no doubt!

I had the exact same problem the day the buyer of my 03 came to pick up the car...I sprayed a ton of that Toyota lubricant for frozen bolts on and around the screws, let it set, and finally worked the screw off so I could remove the plates and seal the deal!! After a couple turns to separate the screw head from the plate, I used a vice grip to expedite the process. The screw obviously needed to be replaced after all was said and done. Good luck! thumbsup


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yup mine were stuck too, i just gave it some elbow grease...you always have an option of tearing it right off tongue

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