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rosstermyer · 08-19-2015, 09:21 AM

My dealer installed the OEM license plate holder for the front bumper, but i am wanting to take it off. I cant quite figure out how it comes off, or if it leaves any holes behind after removal.....It looks like it is clipped into the grill somehow, and then maybe riveted on there? Cant stand the look of the front plate, i would like to build/buy something that mounts to the factory towhook spot.

Has anyone successfully removed the OEM plate holder on a 14/15 1LE to see if anything is left behind?

Thanks in advance, i tried searching but most threads are about aftermarket options not the OEM.

Sales@Phastek · 08-19-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rosstermyer

My dealer installed the OEM license plate holder for the front bumper, but i am wanting to take it off. I cant quite figure out how it comes off, or if it leaves any holes behind after removal.....It looks like it is clipped into the grill somehow, and then maybe riveted on there? Cant stand the look of the front plate, i would like to build/buy something that mounts to the factory towhook spot.

Has anyone successfully removed the OEM plate holder on a 14/15 1LE to see if anything is left behind?

Thanks in advance, i tried searching but most threads are about aftermarket options not the OEM.

The factory holder is held on with some rivets. To see the rivets you will have to take off the plate and then you can see where they are. You will have to drill the rivets to remove them but you will have holes on the bumper. The only way to cover those holes is by having a body shop fill them and repaint the bumper, unless you find some caps and get some factory paint to paint those.

Hope this helps you.

Thank you,
Ricardo

rosstermyer · 08-19-2015, 10:10 AM

damn the luck, i cant believe they actually drill into the bumper. :( any idea how small the holes are? looking at the rivets, it looks like they would be where the black plastic grill part is. i might could get something to fill those in like a small black plastic plug

ForcFed93 · 08-19-2015, 10:33 AM

Missouri requires a front plate anyway, so it could be worse.

5thGenerationSS · 08-25-2015, 05:15 PM

Agreed, mine looks like its screwed into the bottom black mesh piece, not the actual red painted bumper.

'14 ss here.

1LE Timmy · 08-25-2015, 05:23 PM

Someone had tried taking mine off before I bought it and made a mess of it. I just replaced the whole lower grill with a factory piece. Cost me $60

Elvira1le · 08-25-2015, 09:05 PM

check with the body shop, they installed it. cannot believe they won't help

Scotty D2014 · 08-25-2015, 09:16 PM

I double sided taped mine on .. No holes

SoMaR · 08-25-2015, 09:52 PM

It's riveted to the bottom grille piece the holes will be there...not the bumper. I drilled my rivets out with a step bit. At first I got some plastic plugs from lowes but that looked like doo doo. So I priced the bottom piece new from the dealer and it was like 50 bucks. I ordered it and replaced it then got a show and go plate holder.

homewrecker · 08-26-2015, 12:01 AM

I bought at $5 flat bracket from an auto parts store and zip tied the bracket. No holes and it doesn't touch any part of the paint.

vinman · 08-26-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by homewrecker

I bought at $5 flat bracket from an auto parts store and zip tied the bracket. No holes and it doesn't touch any part of the paint.

That will be my option if it ever comes to that, I just don't have one on the front, but I live in NY

rosstermyer · 08-26-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SoMaR

It's riveted to the bottom grille piece the holes will be there...not the bumper. I drilled my rivets out with a step bit. At first I got some plastic plugs from lowes but that looked like doo doo. So I priced the bottom piece new from the dealer and it was like 50 bucks. I ordered it and replaced it then got a show and go plate holder.

can you let me know a part number on that if you still have your receipt ?

SoMaR · 08-26-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rosstermyer

can you let me know a part number on that if you still have your receipt ?

Looks like 92218055

rosstermyer · 08-27-2015, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SoMaR

Looks like 92218055

Thank you!

08-19-2015, 09:21 AM	#1
rosstermyer Drives: 16' RedHot2 6MT SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: KC,MO Posts: 104	Factory License plate on 14' Camaro My dealer installed the OEM license plate holder for the front bumper, but i am wanting to take it off. I cant quite figure out how it comes off, or if it leaves any holes behind after removal.....It looks like it is clipped into the grill somehow, and then maybe riveted on there? Cant stand the look of the front plate, i would like to build/buy something that mounts to the factory towhook spot. Has anyone successfully removed the OEM plate holder on a 14/15 1LE to see if anything is left behind? Thanks in advance, i tried searching but most threads are about aftermarket options not the OEM.

08-19-2015, 10:33 AM	#4
ForcFed93 Drives: 2001 2500HD Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 213	Missouri requires a front plate anyway, so it could be worse. __________________ 2001 ECSB 2500HD

08-25-2015, 09:16 PM	#8
Scotty D2014 Drives: 2014 SS1-1le Crystal red metallic Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boston, mass Posts: 378	I double sided taped mine on .. No holes Attached Images

08-26-2015, 12:01 AM	#10
homewrecker Drives: '04 Z06, '14BMW M235i, '15 SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Diego/Los Angeles Posts: 845	I bought at $5 flat bracket from an auto parts store and zip tied the bracket. No holes and it doesn't touch any part of the paint. Last edited by homewrecker; 08-26-2015 at 12:13 AM.

08-19-2015, 10:10 AM	#3
rosstermyer Drives: 16' RedHot2 6MT SS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: KC,MO Posts: 104	damn the luck, i cant believe they actually drill into the bumper. :( any idea how small the holes are? looking at the rivets, it looks like they would be where the black plastic grill part is. i might could get something to fill those in like a small black plastic plug

08-25-2015, 05:15 PM	#5
5thGenerationSS Drives: TT '14 SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central ohio Posts: 91 View My Garage	Agreed, mine looks like its screwed into the bottom black mesh piece, not the actual red painted bumper. '14 ss here.

08-25-2015, 05:23 PM	#6
1LE Timmy Drives: 2014 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Copperas Cove, TX Posts: 58	Someone had tried taking mine off before I bought it and made a mess of it. I just replaced the whole lower grill with a factory piece. Cost me $60

08-25-2015, 09:05 PM	#7
Elvira1le Mistress of the dark Drives: Black 2014 RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 104 View My Garage	check with the body shop, they installed it. cannot believe they won't help

08-25-2015, 09:52 PM	#9
SoMaR Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: WV Posts: 71	It's riveted to the bottom grille piece the holes will be there...not the bumper. I drilled my rivets out with a step bit. At first I got some plastic plugs from lowes but that looked like doo doo. So I priced the bottom piece new from the dealer and it was like 50 bucks. I ordered it and replaced it then got a show and go plate holder.