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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2009 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Exterior Trim 🢒 Front License Plate Bracket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 2044452 Size: SH

    Note: The vehicle must be situated on level, stable ground.

  1. Remove the licence plate mount fasteners (1) from the licence plate mount (2).
  2. Disengage the licence plate mount (2) from the front bumper fascia (3) in a level, horizontal motion.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2044453 Size: SH

    Note: If the front fascia (2) has been replaced, the licence plate mounting holes will require re-drilling, using a suitable tool.

    Note: Prior to drilling, the licence plate mount (1) must be centrally located and secured on the front fascia (2) using non marking adhesive tape and all critical edges (3) sitting flush against front fascia (2).

  1. Use suitable non marking adhesive tape to secure the licence plate mount (1) against the front fascia (2), ensuring all critical edges (3) are flush.
  2. Using a suitable tool, drill 2 mm pilot holes in the indicated positions (4) on the front fascia (2) using the licence plate mount (1) as a template.

    3. Specification
    2 mm


    Object Number: 2044452 Size: SH
  3. Install the licence plate mount (2) onto the front fascia (3).

    4. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the licence plate mount fasteners (1) and tighten to 3 N·m (27 lb in)
  5. Remove any adhesive tape used to secure the licence plate mount (2) to the front fascia (3).