'03 ES 300 - Looks like there are 2 dimples on the front bumper where I can insert the screws for the license plate mount. Can I just screw it into the bumper or is there a special backing I need to worry about? TIA.
-larry
Drill out a hole slightly smaller than the dimple. I don't remember the exact size of the drill bit to use so work your way up in size. On the back side of the bumper around each dimple is a tube that the screw threads will grab. Select two 1/2 inch self-tapping screws of the same diameter as the bit you used to drill the hole, or buy a license plate installation kit and use those screws
Drill too deep or crookedly and you can knock the "tube" into the bumper, requiring you to remove the bumper to reposition them.
If you go to your local Lexus dealer, they should install it at no charge.
SHOUTING FOR EMPHASIS: DO NOT DRILL OUT THE HOLES. LEXUS HAS A BRACKET FOR THE FRONT BUMPER. YOUR DEALER SHOULD HAVE ON AT NO CHARGE OR CHECK THE TRUNK. THE FACTORY PUTS IT THERE AT DELIVERY.
Myles
I bought the front license plate bracket at the dealer for $42.00 (just plastic worth about .0003 dollars on the open market). When you position the bracket on the front bumper, there are registration holes in the bumper cover that the bottom part of the bracket fits into. Once you've got the bracket registered, then I drilled out the mounting holes in the bumper cover. I used the self threading screws that came with the bracket to secure it. Then I mounted the license plate to the bracket.
So what do you expect now? Applause? A free Hebrew National and a beer? WHAT?
In news:5frXb.12126$ snipped-for-privacy@fe2.texas.rr.com, rgm being of bellicose mind posted:
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' MEDAL? "Philip®" being of bellicose mind posted: in message news:bPrXb.3700$ snipped-for-privacy@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
A medal for installing a license plate frame? Does 'medal' translate from Lexuseese into 'license plate?' You need your license plate now? Is that it? LOL
In news:xsxXb.13784$ snipped-for-privacy@fe2.texas.rr.com, rgm being of bellicose mind posted:
Sometimes they put the bracket in the glove compartment. At least that's where mine was. And is.
Why not just use double sided tape?
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