Screw size ? Dynex flat panel tv DX-32 E250A12

TV stand bracket screw (4) size and screw size for the cove (4) ( that attaches toTV back ) that the stand bracket mounts to

According to the manual for the TV (see here), it should be the SJ4 16mm screws.
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