I can't say I've ever noticed the instruction to replace the plates. I don't replace either as the bolts aren't torque to yield or thread locked. 55Nm is not going to deform a bolt like that. I can't say I've ever seen an engine where they have been replaced as far as I remember, as they usually still have the factory paint marks on them
The bolt is N 906 371 01 and the plate is 078 109 149. Both used in the D3 so they should still be available although likely on back order.
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