Front License Plate Bracket Installation

[redwolf]

I recently took ownership of a 2006 Fusion from out of state. Unfortunately, Colorado requires front license plates and I didn't get a bracket for it with the car. I have since acquired a bracket kit, which includes the plastic bracket itself and two rivets.

 

I am at a loss when it comes to the actual installation process, though. There were no instructions. Is this something an owner with little technical experience in such things should be able to do, or should I be turning to a dealer/mechanic?

[xmech2k]

Well, I did a (fortunately) short stint at a Saturn dealership, and amongst other things, I got to install those as part of new car prep, and it was really easy. I think the hardest part will be properly locating it and getting the right tools. I guess there aren't a couple of dimples in the bumper that appear properly located for the bracket? Hopefully there are. Then you just need the right size drill (Just the same size as the rivets) and a rivet puller. I assume they are pop rivets? Those, of course, come in different sizes as well. Don't drill any deeper than you need to. It may be easier to have the dealer do it if you don't want to mess around with that stuff, but should be super easy for someone with a little mechanical aptitude. Sorry I can't give more detail. Good luck.

[redwolf]

Tools do seem to be the issue so far. I've only found rivet tools that go up to 3/16", and these don't fit. 1/4"? I have a few other places to look, but so far this isn't looking user-friendly just from that angle.