JimUK

Had some new plates made at the weekend and had a slightly smaller one made for the front so was planning on removing the black plastic mounting. Took the plate off and removed the bolts but seemed to be attached at both ends somehow. Didnt have loads of time to mess around but wondered if anyone could let me know how easy it is and how its done?

Burnie, aka sideways on fire, i noticed u had done this so any help would be appreciated!

Jim

Paper Lawyer

There are some big bolts you're not getting at. Click the numberplate link in my sig - I think there's further info in there.

JimUK

am i blind cos cant seem to see the numberplate link??

Jim

JimUK

found it!! doh!!

Sarren

Some people have cut the bolts off after prising the numberplate holder off, but it's easier if you take the front bumper off and then unbolt them. You will be left with two relatively large holes that will need filling/covering.

mikey k

You can see the problem here! Two captive nuts and the bolts will only come out from behind the bumper.



I did this on my 06 using centre console clips painted

Jonsey Boy!

I'm going to be doing this in the next week, Mikey what are centre console clips?

Cheers

mikey k

The clips that hold the centre leather console on to the transmission tunnel

m1bjr

Is it worth the hassle?
They are having a splurge on plates again around here.
Hardly surprising with all the lazy-ass ANPR they use nowadays.

S2k Eire

I used the clips and some touch up paint, get the other half to paint them, its like a nail varnish brush, piece of cake for her.

Stick them on with a little bit of superglue