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850 Rear Mounting Bracket

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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crlwalls
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850 Rear Mounting Bracket

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I am curious to know if one can change the bolts in the rear license plate mounting bracket. Like could I remove the rear tailgate interior panel and change the bolts from metric to standard or vice versa?

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For GPs or are your bolts stripped or something? You could change them, but it may not be the best option
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Post by abscate »

You can buy a new plate holder for about $18 from FCP, part 31391626 . IT screws into rubber bushings in the trunk with Torx screws. M6 acorn “stainless “ nuts from Lowe’s or other hardware store work well here

A dab of anti seize helps keep them from rusting up.

I’ve been more sensitive to plate holders since I’ve been shuffling which members of the fleet are registered

( For our UK membersrecoiling in horror, most States here assign plate to registrant, not to the car. It’s yet another reason you have nice things )
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