rear numberplate surround removal

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stevo
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Post Mon Nov 07, 2005 8:04 pm

could anyone tell me how the plastic panel between the tailights comes off? im sure its straight forward but im going out in the rain shortly to do it so want to be quick as! (colour coding it tomorrow :wink: )
obviously the number plate comes off but what else, and what tools do i need?

TIA :)
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:46 am

number plate
2 plastic U shaped bits
2 small hex screws at the top.

you may need to remove the center carpet section and grip the plastic studs with pliers to push them out.

easy.
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:53 pm

easy to remove, two minute job mate then spend half an hour polishing the area behind the panel with t-cut and polish and roberts your father's brother'.

looks much better in my opinion...

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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:30 pm

decided just to leave it to the weekend, its to cold and dark after work to be messing about outside these days :roll:

at least i know its a simple job now, cheers guys
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Post Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:11 pm

go and do it!

theres sometimes loads of rust festering behind it!