Removing License Plate Surround (1 Viewer)

[mopes]

One of my license plate screws is rusted to hell and now the nylok threaded insert which it screws into is spinning as well. I need to access the bolt from the back and replace the threaded insert.

Does anyone know the easiest way to remove the plastic license plate panel that the plate mounts on or do I need to remove the door panel and associated parts from inside the tailgate?

 

[Scat Adams]

Same thing happened to me, you need to remove the door panel inside the tailgate, bunch of pop tabs.

 

[lobodog1]

Same happened to me when I bought the GX and tried to install my new license plate. Removing the rear door panel is super easy to do. Post #6 on this thread helped me out a bit.
Access Behind Rear License Plate Screw GX 470 - Club Lexus Forums

 

[IanB]

Another that had the licence plate screws spin, if you lift the handle on the inside of the rear door there's a clip that pulls out, remove the toolkit, and the rest is all interior trim clips holding it on. Not a big deal to get in there really.

 

[mopes]

Thank you guys.