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License plate change 2001 rusted out screws

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by leennevada, Jun 23, 2013.

  1. leennevada

    leennevada Junior Member

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    2001 has only two female threads to mount license plate. Should have used stainless screws but didn't and screws rusted and heads must be drilled out to remove. Need help to get the trunk liner off with trashing the plastic clips - never saw any like this before.
    PS: this is my first post - hope Prius chat is more friendly than Passat - I'll never go over the dark side again!
     
    #1 leennevada, Jun 23, 2013
  2. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Maybe try some Liquid Wrench, let it sit a while, then try loosening with an impact driver?
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Jun 23, 2013
  3. Mike500

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    #3 Mike500, Jun 23, 2013
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    ^ Not sure, but I don't think the bolt heads are broken off, everything intact, just rusty.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jun 23, 2013
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    :)Good luck getting those screws out. I think you'll find the crowd here friendly, and many extremely technically savvy. You comment about forums reminds me of a post on one of the Lexus forums. A senior member responded to a junior member, by using the term "ad nauseum". Apparently he was responding to a frequently asked question. Some forums are very friendly and some just eat their young.​
     
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  6. bisco

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    welcome to priuschat lee!(y)
     
    #6 bisco, Jun 23, 2013
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