How to install the front plate bracket (by myself)?

[changty6]

My dealer didn't install the bracket and plate and they said they've been driving without front plates for years and it would be fine. But my boss got a ticket in Chicago last week for not mounting front plate, so I'm considering to install them - I do have the bracket with me, but does anyone know how to install the bracket? My dealer is 1 hour away from me, I don't really have time to come over and they may charge me for that.

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[SyNRG]

you will need a drill, drill bit, and a hand riveter tool (Harbor Freight has them for about $20 or less).
also watch this (not my vid):

 

[changty6]

you will need a drill, drill bit, and a hand riveter tool (Harbor Freight has them for about $20 or less).
also watch this (not my vid):

Thanks for the reply! It's really helpful. The tool is really cheap but just for one time use Will get one this weekend and hope it will save me from a ticket!

 

[lesz]

My dealer didn't install the bracket and plate and they said they've been driving without front plates for years and it would be fine. But my boss got a ticket in Chicago last week for not mounting front plate, so I'm considering to install them - I do have the bracket with me, but does anyone know how to install the bracket? My dealer is 1 hour away from me, I don't really have time to come over and they may charge me for that.

as an option for not drilling in your bumper, this is what I use and it’s worked fine for the last two years:
https://stonsho.com/products/front-...CaABGtaAA49X0V4A-reJdnNUDAUAxhOULgFnvw8_aotUi

 

[AliRafiee]

Have you asked the dealer if they will mount it for free?

 

[Maui]

as an option for not drilling in your bumper, this is what I use and it’s worked fine for the last two years:
https://stonsho.com/products/front-...CaABGtaAA49X0V4A-reJdnNUDAUAxhOULgFnvw8_aotUi

This looks like anyone could just take it off... sure they can take the others off with a screw driver but does this just pull out?

 

[david_quick]

as an option for not drilling in your bumper, this is what I use and it’s worked fine for the last two years:
https://stonsho.com/products/front-...CaABGtaAA49X0V4A-reJdnNUDAUAxhOULgFnvw8_aotUi

I have a similar one. On my road trip in June it interfered with the radar sensor and would not maintain BC. I took it off and threw it in the trunk. No more BC problems.

 

[changty6]

Have you asked the dealer if they will mount it for free?

Not yet. They are far away from me so just wanted to see if there's other option. Will give them a call today to check

 

[apalmo]

from your picture it looks like you bought it from fair oaks ford in Naperville. I bought mine from there as well and they didn't install the bracket because it was late at night. I drove the hour back and they installed it for free. However, this was all done within a few weeks of purchasing.

 

[HuntingPudel]

Just wondering if Illinois allows a license plate wrap like California does. If so that’s also something worth looking into. ??

 

[changty6]

Just wondering if Illinois allows a license plate wrap like California does. If so that’s also something worth looking into. ??

I don't think they allow the wrap...

 

[Bruboy]

Thanks for the reply! It's really helpful. The tool is really cheap but just for one time use Will get one this weekend and hope it will save me from a ticket!

If you use this video, be careful about where you mount the plate. You do not want it too low as you have power grill shutters

 

[changty6]

If you use this video, be careful about where you mount the plate. You do not want it too low as you have power grill shutters

There are two dimples on the bumper, I guess those are the location marks.

 

[ipca204]

lol, i have, unfortuneatly, live in IL for over 25 years and have NEVER run a front plate on ANY of my cars. The only time it was an issue was when i was pulled over for speeding and the LEO decided to tack that fine on...

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