Windshield hinge screw nutplates

[MountaineerTom]

If both of these screws are removed at the same time, does the nutplate the screws go into fall into a hard to reach area?

I was adding some light mounts and loosened both screws and after pulling the first screw completely out, the nutplate shifted and wasn't lined up with the opening anymore. I was able to install the brackets by replacing one screw, rotate the bracket, pull the second screw and then align the bracket and reinstall the new screw, so I didn't lose the nutplate, but it got me to wondering what would happen if I had pulled both screws out at the same time.

 

[someguysjeep]

IDK but b4 i found any forums.........i'd already drilled a hole in it and fished it out.
i didn't have a home welder back then, not to mention if it's not dead perfect it's F'd...so i glued it back up with liquid nails to keep it place long enough to start the bolts. then still 1 side popped loose again. there is a hole just big enough for a hanger wire in the riser inside (under the trim on my 04), i stuck the hanger in there just to get enough pressure on the tab to get the 2nd fastener started.

if i pull the screws, it'll drop again. i just haven't addressed it yet i got other issues that require just replacing the whole frame.

 

[BuildBreakRepeat]

If both of these screws are removed at the same time, does the nutplate the screws go into fall into a hard to reach area?

I was adding some light mounts and loosened both screws and after pulling the first screw completely out, the nutplate shifted and wasn't lined up with the opening anymore. I was able to install the brackets by replacing one screw, rotate the bracket, pull the second screw and then align the bracket and reinstall the new screw, so I didn't lose the nutplate, but it got me to wondering what would happen if I had pulled both screws out at the same time.

It didn't fall when I took both out, just shifted a bit.