Removing front number plate

jcremonini · 28-03-2009, 01:55 PM

Chaps,

I've decided to remove the front plate as I think it looks better without it. I've removed the two screws which 'appear' to hold the surround on but it's not clear to me how I now remove the surround. I am guessing it's a case of levering it off but I don't want to take the chance of scratching the bumper without knowing exactly what I am doing.

Help!

James.

**DazBlackCSL** · 28-03-2009, 02:08 PM

The surround should have its own screws on it ??

Depends if someone has messed about with it already before you , but mine had 3 screws holding the surround on

jibm · 28-03-2009, 02:26 PM

you might be lucky and they havn't screwed it to your bumper - can you not see where the screws should be?

**shimmy** · 28-03-2009, 04:07 PM

j

look underneath the holder for one or two screws

sailorbaz · 28-03-2009, 04:59 PM

Note part numbers 17 here. Those should be the only screws holding it in place, maximum of 3 really. Two top left and right, maybe one in the middle.
Pull out at the top and then down. There are wee lips on the bottom edge holding it into the bumper. I've had mine off half a dozen times recently after getting my bumper repaired

Hazy · 28-03-2009, 10:48 PM

you will have to get the screw holes filled and the bumper repainted for a proper job mate....

Radders · 28-03-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Hazy

you will have to get the screw holes filled and the bumper repainted for a proper job mate....

getting mine done, your car looked fantastic today!

Bealo · 29-03-2009, 02:12 AM

What have you guys found to be the best way to attach your front number plate to the bumper once the surround has been removed?

Velcro????

SMD · 29-03-2009, 02:59 AM

Leave it off Bealo!

Bealo · 29-03-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Leave it off Bealo!

UMM you bad boy.... isn't it illegal

Knowing my luck i would get pulled the first time i drove with it off

28-03-2009, 01:55 PM	#1
jcremonini Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 17 Casino cash: $250	Removing front number plate Chaps, I've decided to remove the front plate as I think it looks better without it. I've removed the two screws which 'appear' to hold the surround on but it's not clear to me how I now remove the surround. I am guessing it's a case of levering it off but I don't want to take the chance of scratching the bumper without knowing exactly what I am doing. Help! James.

28-03-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
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29-03-2009, 02:12 AM	#8
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	What have you guys found to be the best way to attach your front number plate to the bumper once the surround has been removed? Velcro???? __________________

28-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#3
jibm S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Asteroids Champion! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 591 Casino cash: $14218	you might be lucky and they havn't screwed it to your bumper - can you not see where the screws should be?

28-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#4
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	j look underneath the holder for one or two screws

29-03-2009, 02:59 AM	#9
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Leave it off Bealo!