What are these license plate bulb housing retainer clips called?

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Guys,

I was replacing the bulbs on my license plate housings. The right side housing is missing the little retainer clips that the screws bite into. See attached pic.

Without the clips there for the screws to bite into, the housing doesn't sit tight enough next to the bumper to make a ground, thereby completing the circuit and enabling the bulb to work.

Any idea where I get the little clips that are missing in the attached pic? Specialty part, or can I get these at a Home Depot or auto parts store?

Thanks to all and my apologies for asking such a moronic question! Best regards to all!

Rob
 

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U nuts

Haha, not you nuts...

You may be looking something like these.....?

I think on realoem they are called Preston cages???

If you search for u nuts or fold over clips you may find some.

I am sure others will chime in for details...

Hth
 

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restart said:
U nuts

Haha, not you nuts...

You may be looking something like these.....?

I think on realoem they are called Preston cages???

If you search for u nuts or fold over clips you may find some.

I am sure others will chime in for details...

Hth
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these are too big for the purpose, specific ones might be bought from bmw
 
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Great tip John!

I was able to order the proper part from their website. Thank you!

Rob
 
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