Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

                          15 minutes

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  • Tow Hook Mount
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Before we get started
  • If you compare the stock tow hook and the stick from the license plate mount, you will notice that the threading is a little different.
  • This is actually because the stock tow hook is made with steel from a mold and the license plate mounting stick is made with CNC machinery.
  • CNC machinery = computerized machine used to carve aluminum

If you compare the stock tow hook and the stick from the license plate mount, you will notice that the threading is a little different.

This is actually because the stock tow hook is made with steel from a mold and the license plate mounting stick is made with CNC machinery.

CNC machinery = computerized machine used to carve aluminum

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Step 2

              Removing tow hole cover
  • Remove tow hole cover
  • Every car is different! Some cars require a pry tool. Others you can simply use your finger to push the corner.

Remove tow hole cover

Every car is different! Some cars require a pry tool. Others you can simply use your finger to push the corner.

Step 3

              Insert stick
  • Insert license plate mount stick
  • Make sure stick is inserted in so it’s perpendicular to the opening
  • Tip! There is only one point where the threading can latch on. Keep turning the license plate mount stick clockwise until it latches. Do not tilt the stick in any way
  • The tow hole adapter stick does not have to be extremely tight, just adequately secured would be fine. You can use a wrench if you feel like you cannot get enough grip with your fingers.

Insert license plate mount stick

Make sure stick is inserted in so it’s perpendicular to the opening

Tip! There is only one point where the threading can latch on. Keep turning the license plate mount stick clockwise until it latches. Do not tilt the stick in any way

The tow hole adapter stick does not have to be extremely tight, just adequately secured would be fine. You can use a wrench if you feel like you cannot get enough grip with your fingers.

Step 4

              Mount license plate
  • Mount license plate. Use one of the 1/4" nuts that’s included in the package. Insert the screw to mount them together.
  • This increases the friction between the license plate mount stick and the plate to prevent spinning.
  • The adapter license plate is designed with curves so you can tilt it to make sure it’s parallel with the car bumper.
  • The bolts are specially designed to use the hex tool included in the package so that the license plate adapter is difficult to steal once it’s installed. Use the hex tool and wrench to secure.

Mount license plate. Use one of the 1/4" nuts that’s included in the package. Insert the screw to mount them together.

This increases the friction between the license plate mount stick and the plate to prevent spinning.

The adapter license plate is designed with curves so you can tilt it to make sure it’s parallel with the car bumper.

The bolts are specially designed to use the hex tool included in the package so that the license plate adapter is difficult to steal once it’s installed. Use the hex tool and wrench to secure.

Step 5

  • If you feel that the license plate is not secure enough, you can use an extra nut and screw included in the package.
  • Most people only secure their license plate from the top, so you will definitely have more than enough nuts and screws.

If you feel that the license plate is not secure enough, you can use an extra nut and screw included in the package.

Most people only secure their license plate from the top, so you will definitely have more than enough nuts and screws.

Not only does installing this front bumper license plate mounting bracket look great, but you also don’t have to worry about getting a ticket!

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