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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Metro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front License Plate Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 353140 Size: MH
  1. Remove the 2 screws (8) that secure the license plate.
  2. Remove the license plate (7).
  3. Remove the 2 screws (5) that secure the front license plate bracket.
  4. Remove the front license plate bracket (4) from the front bumper fascia (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 353140 Size: MH
  1. If you are installing the bracket for the first time, perform the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Drill two 4 mm (5/32 in) pilot holes approximately 3 mm (1/8 in) deep at each dimple (1) in the front bumper fascia (2).
    1.2. Enlarge both pilot holes to 8 mm (5/16 in) and approximately 3 mm (1/8 in) deep.
  2. If you are installing the bracket (4) for the first time or if the spring nuts (6) are missing, clip 2 spring nuts (6) onto the front license plate bracket (4).
  3. Install the front license plate bracket (4) to the front bumper fascia (2). Secure the bracket with the 2 screws (5).
  4. Install the license plate (7) to the license plate bracket (4). Secure the license plate with the 2 license plate screws (8).