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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Metro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front License Plate Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 353140 Size: MH
  1. Remove the 2 screws (8) that retain the license plate.
  2. Remove the license plate (7).
  3. Remove the 2 screws (5) that retain 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 front license plate bracket (4) for the first time, perform the following steps:
    2. 1.1. Drill a pilot hole at each dimple (1) in the front bumper fascia (2).The diameter should be 4 mm (5/32 in), and the depth should be approximately 3 mm (1/8 in).
    1.2. Enlarge the pilot holes to approximately 8 mm (5/16 in) and to approximately 3 mm (1/8 in) deep.
  2. Install 2 spring nuts (6) to the front license plate bracket (4) in the following circumstances:
    3. 2.1. You are installing the bracket for the first time.
    2.2. The spring nuts (6) are missing
  3. Install the bracket (4) to the front bumper fascia (2). Secure the bracket with the 2 screws (5).
  4. Install the license plate (7) to the bracket (4). Secure the license plate with the 2 screws (8).