im trying to remove my front license plate cover off the front bumper because it has cracked in like 10 different way and has chips in it from rocks on the highway...

my problem is i think both of the bolts are rusted... i tried taking them off and they just turn and i can tell its not undoing at all...

any tips on how to get these two bolts off so i can change the front license plate cover so it doesnt look so ugly

thanks

 

take off the bumper... unless you hoist it up, i dont think there is really an easier way

 

if i get the bumper off how do i get them off from the back??

 

Dremel or Rotary cutting tool. Or you can use a hand saw. Just becareful I almost took off Gowsic's hand when we removed his bolts.

 

oh man have to do all that to get them off :| damn rust

 

you can try some WD40 or liquid wrench -- it worked for me.

 

There are square nuts holding the bolts from the back. You have to put your hand inside (from underneath) and reach around the back with a wisegrip or something. If the bolts are realy rusted then you can just break them off from those nuts and get brand new ones after bumper repair is done.

 

^ Hey, is that Super Greg? --- NUMBER 1 !!

 

Sorry guys for bringing this topic back from the dead. I'm having similar problems. The square nuts holding the bolts from the back is loose and is turning along with the bolt. I tried reaching behind and there seems to be some styrofoam stuff blocking my way, I can't reach the nuts. Is there anyway in removing the license plate bolts without having to remove my front end?

Also who has hookups for those lil license plate plugs?

 

Luca, buy the plugs from honda they are cheaper than acura ..go figure...or ask Bryan (engsr) he has a set.

 

^ Thx. I hear a lot of stuff are cheaper from Honda than Acura.

Hmmm, still no clue how to access that bolt from the back without taking the front end off. Any ideas?

 

That's cuz there isn't any.

Just take the bumper off.

 

lol I still have to do this to mine Im waiting to find a new fender (mines dented) so Ill take off the bumper n all that can be done when I replace. For now im using the ghetto plastic plate holder n two bolts to keep it on the front.

 

just go to canadian tire and buy automotive plastic plugs. I bought it for $2-$3 for four(they come in a pack of four). They fit perfetly. They come in two colours, black and white, just go with the black!
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