Hello again Oldie,
Just out of curiosity, I released the chrome number plate cover yesterday afternoon. The 4 screws are a six point star type but with the central "security" pin size "T-25H.
On each of the outer ends of the cover, there is a white plastic sprung "locator" with a small foam rubber sealing ring between the locator and the car body.
Having removed the screws, I gently rocked the chrome piece up and down to release is from the tailgate. Whilst very close to the metal, with a dirt line now showing from under where the cover had been you will see the white sprung clips emerging out of their holes in the tailgate. Also note the sealing ring between the white clip and it's hole in the tailgate Watch out for this dropping off the clip as you separate the cover from the mounting face.
The main plastic mount/seal between the chrome and the paintwork is held onto the back of the chrome bit by two very small screws. I did not go that far, but the clicking when pressing my rubber seal/pad was "still there". I have just been out to my car to get the tool size, and I was thinking of removing the unit again and separating the two, but it is now raining a fine drizzle.
From what I have already said in the earlier entries, there is no mechanical link between the lock release lever and the "wiper motor unit".
Once it stops raining, I will have another go at getting directly to the lever and hopefully a picture. (I have now found my method for uploading pictures and will give it a "dummy run").
Geoff
|