Repair boot plinth fixings

sln8458 · 30th June 2020, 09:46

As I have time on my hands I thought I would put together a few pics of how I repaired the two outer fixings on my boot plinth.

This is what I was faced with, which I suspect many have experienced!

So first off, using a Dremel I cut a slot where I was fiting a new screw.
I had to make the slot a little longer, but didn't take a picture, sorry.

The screws I used were M6 Plastic Nylon Screws Round Head.

Then cut the replacement screw, note this is one I got wrong as the cut angle should be closer to 45deg

The screw is 'glued' in place, the glue is to bond the existing tab that the slot has been cut into for the screw as well as holding the screw in place.
This is the glue I used as it was what I had in the garage:

Having mixed the glue, insert the screw into it's new position and apply the glue around the screw head.
Note that the screw thread should be approx 90deg to the tab,

you can just see the original fixing at the far end and the new one looks roughly parallel to it.

Here is the finished job,

The plinth on my car has had both outer fixings replaced in this way.

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VVC-Geeza · 30th June 2020, 10:18

Excellent fix.Its a very common problem on the MK2 boot plinth.Even ones for sale often say they have a broken lug.

Odd Job · 30th June 2020, 20:32

I need to get around to sorting mine out.
It exploded on me when I came to sort out the number plate light circuit board!

jim_k · 5th January 2024, 22:53

I have applied this fix and it works really well. My plinth is now firmly attached.

30th June 2020, 09:46	#1
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 575 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Repair boot plinth fixings As I have time on my hands I thought I would put together a few pics of how I repaired the two outer fixings on my boot plinth. This is what I was faced with, which I suspect many have experienced! So first off, using a Dremel I cut a slot where I was fiting a new screw. I had to make the slot a little longer, but didn't take a picture, sorry. The screws I used were M6 Plastic Nylon Screws Round Head. Then cut the replacement screw, note this is one I got wrong as the cut angle should be closer to 45deg The screw is 'glued' in place, the glue is to bond the existing tab that the slot has been cut into for the screw as well as holding the screw in place. This is the glue I used as it was what I had in the garage: Having mixed the glue, insert the screw into it's new position and apply the glue around the screw head. Note that the screw thread should be approx 90deg to the tab, you can just see the original fixing at the far end and the new one looks roughly parallel to it. Here is the finished job, The plinth on my car has had both outer fixings replaced in this way. . __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Walnut Handbrake Handle Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

30th June 2020, 10:18	#2
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,755 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Excellent fix.Its a very common problem on the MK2 boot plinth.Even ones for sale often say they have a broken lug. __________________

30th June 2020, 20:32	#3
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	I need to get around to sorting mine out. It exploded on me when I came to sort out the number plate light circuit board! __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

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5th January 2024, 22:53	#4
jim_k Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Reading Posts: 199 Thanks: 47 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	I have applied this fix and it works really well. My plinth is now firmly attached.