Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement Cargo Doors

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .



3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
5. Remove the housing from the door (2).

1. Install the housing (2) to the door.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the housing to door bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

3. Install the lamp harness to the housing.
4. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
5. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .

Rear License Plate Pocket Replacement E54

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Use a soft-faced scraper, if needed, in order to peel the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .



3. Remove the lamp harness from the license plate housing (2).
4. Remove the bolts (1) from the housing.
5. Remove the housing from the door (2).

1. Install the housing (2) to the door.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the housing to door bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the housing to door bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

3. Install the lamp harness to the housing.
4. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement .
5. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement .