So I lifter the spare tire cover off today, and I saw these two screws laying loose in the spare tire wheel well. Are these something? I looked and I couldn't find anything similar at first glance but I have no clue. They are self taping screws about an inch long. Any guidance would be great!

Thanks!!

 

it might help if I add the pictures I took and forgot to upload!

 

No they did not come with your car from the factory.

 

That was my guess. Thanks much for the confirmation!

 

This is a muffler bearing bracket screw and you can ask any mechanic, they are very expensive.

 

Dam*it, I just had my blinker fluid replaced, I could have had them take care of both at the same time!

 

I can't remember what type of screws held the battery beam/bracket in place but IIRC they were black?

Off to buy some tartan paint and a glass hammer!

 

Put em back or she's gonna blow!

 

The Germans sometimes actually call the part that bears the weight of a muffler the "muffler bearing".