License Plate Holder, Removing And Installing

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NOTE:

The license plate holder is not installed on all models and in all markets.

The license plate holder can have different sizes depending on the market.

The contour of the bumper determines the height of the license plate holder.

When drilling the holes, they must have a depth of 12 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying License Plate Holder

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With Holes Present

-- Position the license plate holder -3- on the front bumper cover -2- and push the clips -4- in.

With No Holes Present

-- Center the license plate holder -3- on the front bumper cover -2- with the emblem -1-.

-- Decrease the diameter of the market-specific clips.

-- Make a 12 mm stop depth mark and drill the holes.

-- Position the license plate holder -3- on the front bumper cover -2- and push the clips -4- in.