It could be that the metal plate is only used on the Convertibles (Cabrio) for your model year. Either there is a problem with the parts catalog, or the guy at the parts counter wasn't entering your car into the computer as a Convertible.
If it were me, I'd take what's left of the old bolts to a place like NAPA Auto Parts and buy the correct size bolt from them (even if the head is different). On mine, one of the bolts was clearly replaced in this manner because the head is different than the other (OEM) fastener.
If it were me, I'd take what's left of the old bolts to a place like NAPA Auto Parts and buy the correct size bolt from them (even if the head is different). On mine, one of the bolts was clearly replaced in this manner because the head is different than the other (OEM) fastener.