I picked up my 01 A4 on Saturday and when I went to put the rear plate on tonight two of the four holes spun loose in the plastic backing mount. Does anyone know how to remove that mounting plate so I can get a new one that isn't wrecked! The problem was thatit was kinda rusty on the bolts andand wouldn't tighten downwithoutstripping.I appreciate the help!

 

well since the plate isn't on there, you should see the screws that mount the bracket to the trunk.

 

I took them out and the black plastic was still pretty solid on the trunk lid. I didn't want to force anything and cause damage to the lid. It seemed like there was something else besides those two screws holding it on.

 

hmm, there shouldn't be. that's weird. ask auditech79