Rear license plate screws and plastic gate inserts

Revingston · May 17, 2023

Hoping to get the OE part numbers for the 2X rear license plate screws and plastic inserts that the screws go into. I bought our 2020 LE recently and the plate screws are severely stripped out leaving very little bite to hold the plate on. Not sure the previous owner used the right bolts or screws.

I spent some time looking at gate part diagrams but can’t find the two screws and two inserts needed.

if anyone has replaced theirs please advise! Would also love to know if the lower gate trim panel would need to come off to remove the stripped plastic inserts.

CheapCharlie · May 17, 2023

The plastic inserts and accompanying fasteners can be found in Lowe's Hardware section. Just remove the old parts and match them up with the ones at Lowe's. The parts at Lowe's are cheaper too.

Dr. Dyno · May 17, 2023

And buy stainless screws to avoid the rust streaks I see on so many license plates. Looks particularly terrible on new cars.

Blogson · May 17, 2023

Have had that problem on a couple of previous vehicles. I inserted a thin strip of plastic into the bolt holes to provide enough bite for the OEM license plate screws to hold. Never had any problem with the plates becoming detached and cost was zero. And the OEM bolts apparently were stainless since they never rusted even with at the time Minnesota winter salted roads.

FKHeath · May 17, 2023

Revingston said:
Hoping to get the OE part numbers for the 2X rear license plate screws and plastic inserts that the screws go into. I bought our 2020 LE recently and the plate screws are severely stripped out leaving very little bite to hold the plate on. Not sure the previous owner used the right bolts or screws.

I spent some time looking at gate part diagrams but can’t find the two screws and two inserts needed.

if anyone has replaced theirs please advise! Would also love to know if the lower gate trim panel would need to come off to remove the stripped plastic inserts.

Gosh darn, double darn, those are really hard to find! Part number is 61617-42070 for the retainer.

You can use just about any screw, machine or sheet metal, as long as it is stainless as Dr. Dyno suggested. I used an M6x1.0 stainless machine screw.

No need to remove the gate panel, just pry out the old retainers, being careful not to scratch the paint.

While you are at it, be sure to stock up on the foam rubber cushion that keeps the license plate from rattling, part number 75129-30010.

Paragon · May 18, 2023

FKHeath said:
Gosh darn, double darn, those are really hard to find!

Toyota did a bonehead move and changed their parts site format. It was awesome before.. now it blows and cannot find anything on it.

Revingston · May 18, 2023

FKHeath said:
Gosh darn, double darn, those are really hard to find! Part number is 61617-42070 for the retainer.

You can use just about any screw, machine or sheet metal, as long as it is stainless as Dr. Dyno suggested. I used an M6x1.0 stainless machine screw.

No need to remove the gate panel, just pry out the old retainers, being careful not to scratch the paint.

While you are at it, be sure to stock up on the foam rubber cushion that keeps the license plate from rattling, part number 75129-30010.

Amazing, thank you for the part numbers!!

JFox562 · May 18, 2023

I bought this pack on Amazon since this insert is found in a lot of places on the RAV4:

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TrueTexan · May 18, 2023

While you do this suggest you get the silcone license plate guard . I had the Dealer license plate frames that rattled replace them with the silico ones and it was great.

https://www.amazon.com/Aujen-Silico...cone+license+plate+frame&qid=1684448200&sprefix=Silicone+li,aps,118&sr=8-5&th=1

JFox562 · May 18, 2023

Yep, the silicone frames are great. A bit difficult to insert the license plate. The California ones were extremely sharp so care must be taken.

Revingston · May 24, 2023

Exactly what I needed! Thanks FKHeath

oswardman · Jan 15, 2024

I've had a lot of issues with my screws backing out and recently lost my rear license plat on a long drive. Any recommendation or replacements I should look at?

FKHeath · Jan 16, 2024

oswardman said:
I've had a lot of issues with my screws backing out and recently lost my rear license plat on a long drive. Any recommendation or replacements I should look at?

Try new inserts, cited above; the old ones may have dried out and shrunk. Also, make sure you are using the right size screws.

JLH · Jan 16, 2024

Or you could just use larger screws...

oswardman · Jan 16, 2024

Thanks for the replies. I've been on the search for and trying aftermarket options with just... made threads; but they all seem to only be built to reduce rattling and not secure the license plate entirely. This is one of those rare moments where I'm surprised Toyota hadn't used a more reliable solution. I've never known plastic inserts like this to hold up to weather and wear in other applications.

jasrav4 · Feb 6, 2024

Revingston said:
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Exactly what I needed! Thanks FKHeath

I'm getting new ones for my RAV as well. Were these easy to remove and replace??

jasrav4 · Feb 6, 2024

FKHeath said:
Try new inserts, cited above; the old ones may have dried out and shrunk. Also, make sure you are using the right size screws.

Do you know if these are easy to remove and replace? I feel like there might be teeth on the back side and you would need to go from behind to kind of disengage them.

FKHeath · Feb 6, 2024

jasrav4 said:
Do you know if these are easy to remove and replace? I feel like there might be teeth on the back side and you would need to go from behind to kind of disengage them.

https://www.rav4world.com/threads/removal-and-replacement-of-rear-license-plate-plastic-insert-help-needed.332427/unread

Rear license plate screws and plastic gate inserts

Revingston

CheapCharlie

Dr. Dyno

Blogson

FKHeath

Paragon

Revingston

JFox562

Amazon.com: Rexka 25pcs Fender Liner Bumper Cover Under Cover Screw Grommet Nut for Toyota Lexus 90189-06237 : Automotive

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TrueTexan

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Revingston

oswardman

FKHeath

JLH

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