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How to mount a front license plate bracket12/16/2023 ![]() Ive looked the options, you can install the holder without drilling holes. The neoprene plate holder can be had for $10 bucks. In that case, Id definitely install the front plate. I just don't like the plate off center which is what happens when you use the tow hook mount. Very secure and it means only neoprene rubber is coming in contact with the car and the edges of the plate are surrounded by neoprene so if I want to keep using the same plate and just buy stickers, it should still look OK for a couple of years. ![]() I haven’t put a front plate on a vehicle in twenty five years and I have yet to be cited - at least not for the plate. Just take a chance without a front plate. Under the bumper will block the radar or air intakes. The tabs at the top that the dealer would stick under the trunk lid, I stuck into the grill and then tie wrapped them around to the holes in the bottom of the plate. The tow hook mount will block the sensors. I didn't want to drill holes so I bought one of the neoprene rubber plate holders like dealers use for hanging a temp plate on for test drives. The plate than attaches with bolts to the holder. If you REALLY want to drill holes and dont want to pull the bumper I. For an already mounted bumper, I say skip drilling holes and find another way like discussed HERE. You just have to be sure you drill the US market bracket holes, not the Japanese ones. You are supposed to drill three 1/8th inch holes where the dimples are in the bumper and pop rivet the holder in place. New OEM bumpers should have ' (X)' markings on the back showing where to drill the holes. was not involved in the development of this document and did not provide any input or otherwise edit, review or authorize it.The front plate holder you should have gotten with your car, attaches to the bumper with three pop rivets. I used a Jaguar front license plate holder, drilled a new mount hole to allow it to clear my splitter and mounted it using OEM bumper bolt location with a. Use the four included screws to attach your licence plate to the bracket once it is properly secured (ensure its tightened to 3 Nm/2.2 ft-lbs).Remove the remaining tape from the bracket's sides, then press the entire bracket firmly against the bumper, ensuring that all adhesive regions hold the bracket in place.Move the top of the bracket against the bumper while it is firmly aligned and apply pressure so that it is held in place by the adhesive.This license plate bracket is designed to match the fit and function of the. They are right-angle metal brackets that screw into a downward-facing part of your cars nose and then offer a forward-facing metal plate to attach your plate to. Note: Because you won't be able to relocate the bracket once it's glued to the bumper, be as precise as possible when aligning it. Dorman Products - 68148 : Front License Plate Mounting Bracket - Universal. Maybe this is automatic for the states that require front plates. Under optional equipment/other, each one has a line item that reads FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET. Align the bottom centre of the licence plate bracket with the centre of the grille as shown, while tilting the top of the licence plate bracket away from the bumper (to avoid sticking it to the wrong spot). I printed out several window stickers for Mavericks that were due to arrive in Maryland dealerships.Keep the bottom half of the tape in tact and fold the unattached tape outward for quick removal after positioning the bracket to the bumper correctly. Remove the adhesive's protective tape at the top of the bracket and on each side, slightly peel the tape from the top of the adhesive. ![]()
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