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What's the reason for the license plate screw getting stuck halfway during installation?

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LeAlexandra
07/30/25 5:52am
The screw might be stuck due to cross-threading or the nut fixing position coming loose. You can first try using a smaller flat-head screwdriver to insert into the gap between the screw and the outer ring and rotate to unscrew it. Alternatively, use a larger adjustable wrench (the bigger the wrench, the greater the torque), clamp the fixing screw of the foot pedal, and apply a few drops of engine oil or other lubricants at the screw contact point. After moistening for one minute, forcefully unscrew the screw and then reinstall it. Below are precautions for installing the license plate: 1. Do not reduce the number of installation screws: The license plate should be installed according to regulations, otherwise it will be considered as not installing the motor vehicle license plate as required and subject to penalties. For example, current cars have 4 installation holes each for front and rear license plates, so a total of 8 screws must be installed during installation, missing even one is not allowed. 2. Do not install license plate frames randomly: Random installation of license plate frames is not allowed. For example, the free license plate frames given by 4S stores, which have vehicle sales advertisements on the top and bottom, cannot be used according to the new regulations. 3. Incorrect hanging: The position where the license plate is hung should not affect the safe driving of the motor vehicle or the recognition of the license plate. For example, hanging it diagonally may result in checkpoint cameras being unable to fully capture the license plate.
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