Installing a front license plate holder with pop rivets instead of the usual screws may not be such a difficult task but it can actually be a tricky job. If you are not able to install it properly, the license plate could come loose while you are driving on the road and become a hazard which can be dangerous for other road drivers. You may also get a ticket and a hefty fine if you are pulled over by a police officer for a lost license plate. Pop rivets are better than screws because they are not loosened by the bumps and vibrations normal in driving a vehicle. You do not have to hire professional help to do it since you can do the job yourself.
Step 1 - Check on Requirements Before installing a holder for a front license plate, check with the Department of Motor Vehicles office locally if you are required to have a front license plate in the state you are in. Most jurisdictions require a front and back license plate but it is safer to check first to avoid. Step 2 - Remove the License Plate Remove your license plate by locating the two screws that are on top of the plate and unscrewing them with a screwdriver. Step 3 - Fit the License Plate Holder Once the license plate is removed from its mount, slide it into position inside the holder.
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There are usually two holes found on top and bottom of the holder. Mark their positions on the license plate.
There are other styles of license plate holders that may have attachment holes on other parts of the frame. Mark their positions on the license plate as well. Step 4 - Drill the License Plate If your license plate does not have holes that align with the holes found on the plate holder, you will have to drill it using an electric drill. The size of the bit to use should be the same as the size of your.
Step 5 - Fasten the License Plate Insert your pop rivet into the rivet gun and align the holes on the license plate with those on the license plate holder. Put the rivet in position and squeeze on the rivet gun handles until the rivet shank breaks off. This will usually mean that the rivet has been compressed enough for a proper joint. If not, drill through the rivet to remove and refasten with a new pop rivet. If the hole has been made larger due to the removal of the previous rivet, use the next rivet size as a replacement.
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Step 6 - Check the License Plate Holder Rivets Always check all the rivets that you have attached to ensure a perfect joint. This is to make sure that the plate will not come off its holder at the wrong moment. Step 7 - Reattach the License Plate to Your Car Once you have ensured that the license plate and its holder have been properly fastened together, place it back to its position with screws.
What is a license plate bracket and where is it located? Your license plate bracket, also referred to as a license plate mount, is what physically holds your license plate to your vehicle which, as you undoubtedly know, is an important accessory used to distinguish your vehicle from others. Most states require cars to have both a front and a rear license plate, and many cars already come with front and rear license plate brackets. Others only require a license plate in the rear. Either way, the license plate attaches to the bracket and the bracket attaches to the bumper, proudly identifying your car as your own to the world.
How do I know if my license plate bracket needs to be replaced? As mentioned above, most states require you to display two license plates. Failure to do so can result in fines or a failed vehicle inspection. The same is true, of course, if you fail to display even one plate. Fortunately, license plate brackets don’t contain a lot of fancy electronics or moving parts. They are made of plastic though, which can warp or crack over time. Since they are located on the exterior of your vehicle, they are constantly exposed to the elements and to hazards of the road, which can take eventually their toll.
Accidents can also damage or break your license plate mounting bracket. If your license plate bracket is hanging off your bumper, or has broken off any of its fasteners, then you’ll need to replace it to avoid legal trouble. Can I replace a license plate bracket myself? Replacing a license plate mount should be no problem. You’ll have to remove your license plate, and then remove all the fasteners that hold on the bracket.
Then pull off the bracket, put the new one in place, fasten it to the bumper and reattach your plate. When removing and installing the fasteners, you’ll want to be sure to tighten opposite fasteners one after the other to avoid warping the mounting bracket. You’ll also want to keep your old fasteners to reuse them, or make sure you have fasteners which are identical to the old ones. Need a license plate bracket replacement? If your license plate is hanging off of your vehicle or worse, it has fallen off completely thanks to a damaged license plate bracket, then you should probably get a replacement ASAP or else you might have a few run-ins with the law. If you want to avoid that headache then get a replacement here at 1A Auto. We offer front license plate mounts for many makes and models, and at great prices.
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