Removal of front plate bracket

Couch · 02-16-2007, 05:18 PM

What's involved with removing the front license plate mount that dealers install?

I don't plan on running without a front plate, and I plan on mounting it flush (with protection to prevent scratching) instead. I doubt it's anything difficult, just curious.

Should I ask my SA to not install the bracket?

KL2DC · 02-16-2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Couch

What's involved with removing the front license plate mount that dealers install?

The black plate mount? I'm guessing just a screwdriver, nothing complex. You'd need to plug the holes after removal.

Couch · 02-16-2007, 11:24 PM

That's what I figured.

No I won't need plugs. I just want to put the plate flush on the bumper, no bracket.

ironic · 02-17-2007, 12:03 AM

yeah it's jus ton there w/ screws

SoYank · 02-17-2007, 12:09 PM

The mounting holes for the bracket don't line up with the mounting holes for the license plate. You'll end up drilling two more holes. You mght want to consider a bracket that can utilize the original holes but is still hidden behind the plate. It won't be flush but will probably look a helluva lot better than that monstrous OEM bracet.

just4kickz · 02-17-2007, 01:33 PM

theres some plugs they use sometimes with the front plate... just use pliers to rip them out.

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