Rear number plate light bracket removal
 

Hi All

I am trying to install new number plate light brackets on my classic impreza.

However the bolts underneath the center of the bumper are either just freely spinning or as rounded. I can get access to them via long extension bars but cant get them out.

Is there any access from inside boot to top of bolts - I read something about a grommet for the bolts being located in the boot area.

Any help on how I can get them out without removing my bumper would be great!!

Bumper off I'm afraid not difficult.

Thanks

What will I gain access to by taking the bumper off? what are the options with the bumper off?

The bolts are spinning freely or rounded from underneath - the top of the bolt seems concealed within the rear bumper support bar?

You'll be able to access all of it and cut the bolts replace with stainless steel.

thanks mate, sounds like I need to buy a grinder!

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The light brackets are made from very cheap quality steel. They are right in the air flow around the back of the car but the screws and nuts almost dissolve. Remember that Japan does not salt there roads like the UK. When I was doing up my V5 STi I got a set from impartsb46 (eBay but currently off line) but I am sure ICP do them as well.

The rear bumper is all plastic fixings to the carrier.

Do you mean the bolts for the carrier into the chassis rail? If they are all just turning you're pretty much fucked from memory, as the captive nuts will be turning inside the box section.

Again, from memory, I think you can get the bumper skin off the carrier, rear lights out job though.

Sorry just re-read properly. It sounds like you've been trying to removed them by undoing the captive nut on light bracket, it bolts in from the top through the carrier.

Its a pain as you need rear lights out to get bumper off. And that means resealing them again. Not resealed mine yet as bumpers coming off again. As replacing whole rear bumper bar aswell.

Yes sir. Is there access to the nut/bolt from up above?

I am accessing the nut on bolt from below, inside middle of bumper. It is the nut holding the light bracket to chassis.

I am wondering if it is easier to try and rip the plastic cover off the existing light brackets and replace bulbs

The nut is welded to the bracket (or was) so if it's turning you need to access the screw from above
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You not listen lol :)

Sorry Joe and thank you!!

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