Front Plate Removal Help

Ickdeep · 09-22-2016, 12:29 AM

Hey guys,

When I purchased my F10, the dealer had already had the front plate set up with the whole kit. How can I get this removed and the holes patched without having to buy a new bumper. Has anyone else here done this? Advice?

Thank you

TTG · 09-22-2016, 01:11 AM

Couple of screws hold the bracket in place. Unscrew them and take the bracket off.

Then take your car to a body shop and get the holes filled.

All of this is a very straight fw / simple process.

wcr3d · 09-22-2016, 01:27 AM

Another option...
www.bumperplugs.com

PJinCA · 09-22-2016, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

Couple of screws hold the bracket in place. Unscrew them and take the bracket off.

Then take your car to a body shop and get the holes filled.

All of this is a very straight fw / simple process.

when I bought my car the front bumper was scuffed, so the dealer had a "to do" work order with the purchase to repaint my front bumper. they installed the front plate with 4 screws!!!!! so when they repaired the bumper I had them fill the holes and make it new again. then I got a tow hook holder.

TTG · 09-22-2016, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJinCA

when I bought my car the front bumper was scuffed, so the dealer had a "to do" work order with the purchase to repaint my front bumper. they installed the front plate with 4 screws!!!!! so when they repaired the bumper I had them fill the holes and make it new again. then I got a tow hook holder.

That's another smart way to address the matter but I don't think it is an option for the OP.

My Dealer, BMW Seattle, told me that they would not install a front plate on a car unless it is specifically asked by the customer. (WA State requires both plates) For once, a smart enough dealer that let's customer make that decision!

w210e55 · 09-22-2016, 05:49 PM

when I bought mine they had the front plate installed as well, 2 screws, bought from bumper plugs, they matched the paint code and fit snug to the bumper. cheaper alternative than having it patched and repainted.

BMW BRAD · 09-24-2016, 12:42 PM

I asked them to NOT put the front plate bracket on. They made me sign a paper stating that I would fasten the bracket and put it on! Of course I didn't!

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TTG ... 935 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Couple of screws hold the bracket in place. Unscrew them and take the bracket off. Then take your car to a body shop and get the holes filled. All of this is a very straight fw / simple process. __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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wcr3d Captain 461 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2013 535i XDrive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Another option... www.bumperplugs.com
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w210e55 Private First Class 51 Rep 109 Posts Drives: '13 535i msport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	when I bought mine they had the front plate installed as well, 2 screws, bought from bumper plugs, they matched the paint code and fit snug to the bumper. cheaper alternative than having it patched and repainted.
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BMW BRAD Lieutenant Colonel 203 Rep 1,889 Posts Drives: F10 535d M, F31 328d M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chino Hills Ca. iTrader: (13)	I asked them to NOT put the front plate bracket on. They made me sign a paper stating that I would fasten the bracket and put it on! Of course I didn't!
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