Delawaredave Report post Posted November 27, 2009 How do you get off the black plastic front bumper license plate holder ? 2010 Fusion. Don't need it. Couldn't find any assembly screws - looks like snapped together. Thanks for your help ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
str1der Report post Posted November 29, 2009 Same question here. It looks like some kind of rivets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob B. Report post Posted November 29, 2009 Same question here. It looks like some kind of rivets. Well, I have never seen that bracket installed. My 2010 Fusion was delivered with that bracket in a plastic bag in the trunk. (not needed in my location) If it is secured with pop rivets, they are easily drilled out. Aluminum rivets are very easy to drill and stainless steel more difficult. The same drill bit is used for Al and SS.Regards from Canada. Grey Cup Sunday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delawaredave Report post Posted November 29, 2009 Same question here. It looks like some kind of rivets. I saw this somewhere - looks like drilling out rivets. I would think there's some way to remove in a way "replacable" in the future. Looks very tough to see behind bumper/bracket.... Fusion license plate post Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delawaredave Report post Posted November 29, 2009 There two round circles on face - about 6" apart. I pushed a small punch in the center - and it releases the backing of the license plate mount. Attached is image - looks like one of those "drywall wall mounts" - where tabs expand/bend behind the drywall after pushed in. So my bracket is off - there are two 1/4 inch holes in the bumper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEL2010 Report post Posted December 13, 2009 There two round circles on face - about 6" apart. I pushed a small punch in the center - and it releases the backing of the license plate mount. Attached is image - looks like one of those "drywall wall mounts" - where tabs expand/bend behind the drywall after pushed in. So my bracket is off - there are two 1/4 inch holes in the bumper.Unreal, I have the same issue and am not looking forward to holes in my brand new car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delawaredave Report post Posted December 13, 2009 Unreal, I have the same issue and am not looking forward to holes in my brand new car. Holes aren't bad - car looks better without bracket - obviously would prefer no holes but too late for that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEL2010 Report post Posted December 20, 2009 Holes aren't bad - car looks better without bracket - obviously would prefer no holes but too late for that...I'll find a front license plate that looks decent. I can't have holes showing on my car... too tacky for this NEW vehicle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicariphoto Report post Posted January 7, 2010 bumperplugs.com! you need them for the wholes. come in car color and look great. check em out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdwells Report post Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) My front license plate holder was held on with two screws. I don't mind the holes but what really pisses me off is that the holes aren't center because the screwed the plate holder on off center! WTF?After Plate bracket removed. Edited April 20, 2010 by bdwells Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
