To be clear, this is not a discussion on how to get around not having a front plate or the legality/loopholes surrounding it, this is a request for a guide on how to install the front license plate bracket. As much as we all love a naked front on our RS's (hubba, hubba!), there comes a time that we in California must mount our front license plates. Most jurisdictions require a front and back license plate but it is safer to check first to avoid incurring a violation. 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.

Howard in parts shows customer how to install license plate bracket he purchased for his brand new car. 2) Trial fit the license plate bracket to the vehicle to verify fit. Vehicle plates and are not used in this installation. This is where the license plate bracket mounts.

They are located near the center of the vehicle. Then put the 1/4 inch rivets in and you should be all set.ġ) Find the 2 dimples on the front bumper. Then take a 1/4 inch bit an drill them out. Those are easy, but thats prolly because i work for ford but, just center it on the front bumper and make a mark where the two hole are.

Ford edge front license plate holder