'99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
03-01-2006, 01:51 PM
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'99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
'99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting frustrated
w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just bought the car
and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that will not unscrew,
the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting a slotted
screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/ no luck.
The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic appears broken
out in the area where it should be and I can hear something rattling around
when shutting the hatch.
My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
Thanx in advance,
Andy
w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just bought the car
and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that will not unscrew,
the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting a slotted
screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/ no luck.
The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic appears broken
out in the area where it should be and I can hear something rattling around
when shutting the hatch.
My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
Thanx in advance,
Andy
03-01-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Andy,
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
03-01-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Andy,
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
03-01-2006, 02:34 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Andy,
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
the rusty threads?
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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"andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them w/
> no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear something
> rattling around when shutting the hatch.
> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by removing
> the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
> Thanx in advance,
> Andy
>
03-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself, trying
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
03-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself, trying
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
03-01-2006, 09:42 PM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself, trying
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for new
plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design and
engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all other
aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible materials that
won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets. Very frustrating.
"Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
> Andy,
> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
> the rusty threads?
> Cheers!
> Steve Sears
> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>
> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic that
>> will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried putting
>> a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while unscrewing them
>> w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I believe as the plastic
>> appears broken out in the area where it should be and I can hear
>> something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>> Thanx in advance,
>> Andy
>>
>
>
03-02-2006, 09:39 AM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Dale,
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
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"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
>> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
>> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
(SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
>> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
>> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
03-02-2006, 09:39 AM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Dale,
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
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"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
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>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
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>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
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"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
>> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
>> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
03-02-2006, 09:39 AM
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Re: '99 A6 rear license plate bracket?
Dale,
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
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"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:JQtNf.5013$Eg2.394@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
>> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
>> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Frozen lp screws are fairly common on most cars in the salt belt, and you'll
see more and more frozen screws as the cars get more and more "plastic-ey".
Thing is, with the lp bolts, that most people don't often remove their lp,
and those that do, who are used to fairly well-used cars, are quite familiar
with the ins and outs of rusted fasteners. I would have just glued (JB
Weld) in new fasteners in the panel - you can get a fair selection of
stainless hardware from your local Home Depot. As to how the panel comes
off, I'd refer to the workshop manual that I always buy for a car I work on.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
1987 Audi 5kTQ - sporting stainless lp screws....as well as lots of other
stainless hardware
1980 Audi 5k - stainless hardware holding lp on front.
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - no worries about salt-belt rust
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"Dale Webler" <dwebler@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
news:JQtNf.5013$Eg2.394@tornado.rdc-kc.rr.com...
>I snapped three of four mounting nuts off the plastic backing myself,
>trying to get frozen screws out. Wound up having to take it to dealer for
>new plastic panel. Expensive lesson. I'll never understand how the design
>and engineering geniuses at Audi can produce a wonderful automobile in all
>other aspects but screw up on a simple thing like using compatible
>materials that won't rust/freeze the license to the mounting brackets.
>Very frustrating.
>
> "Steve Sears" <steve.sears@SHOESsoil-mat.on.ca> wrote in message
> news:HznNf.4337$972.170181@news20.bellglobal.com.. .
>> Andy,
>> Have you tried a Dremel tool to remove the screws? How about using a
>> soldering iron to heat up the screws to melt the plastic a bit to release
>> the rusty threads?
>> Cheers!
>> Steve Sears
>> 1987 Audi 5kTQ - not an A6 avant
>> 1980 Audi 5k - not an A6 avant
>> 1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes - ditto
>> (SPAM Blocker NOTE: Remove SHOES to reply)
>>
>> "andy" <trifox13atcovaddotnet> wrote in message
>> news:da27e$4405fb35$48f43a91$938@msgid.meganewsser vers.com...
>>> '99 audi A6 Avant. I asked earlier w/ no response but am getting
>>> frustrated w/ not being able to mount a dang rear license plate. I just
>>> bought the car and there are 3(out of 4) screws in the black plastic
>>> that will not unscrew, the base behind the plastic spins. I have tried
>>> putting a slotted screwdriver under the head of the screw while
>>> unscrewing them w/ no luck. The 4th screw is behind the plastic I
>>> believe as the plastic appears broken out in the area where it should be
>>> and I can hear something rattling around when shutting the hatch.
>>> My question is...Do I access the area behind the black plastic by
>>> removing the inner panel on the hatch? Any BTDT?
>>> Thanx in advance,
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
