A favor please!

dad · 02-07-2009, 03:10 PM

This photo it looks like it goes into that black thing.

Do you have holes in the body it self?

Pushing_Tin · 02-07-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

This photo it looks like it goes into that black thing.

Do you have holes in the body it self?

There are dimples where the screws go in, but I don't see a way to reach behind there so that the screws can tap into the white cylinders.

SoCal 370Z · 02-07-2009, 03:21 PM

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I have no idea, and don't want to screw them up, pun intended!

The black clips secure the license plate itself (I was incorrect about not needing them). The white anchor is similar to a drywall anchor as you push it through the dimple holes you drilled out (with a 3/8" bit) then when you run the screw down it pushes out the middle flange of the white anchor, engages into the threaded part of what now becomes a "T" and cinches down on the back of the front bumper. I added more photographs to the album for further reference, but two are shown below.

dad · 02-07-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

Do those white things expand, after the screw is inserted?

Do you insert the white things first, "from the front of the car", then insert the screws?

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

The owner's manual is incorrect (I am finding more mistakes throughout the manual) with step 6, p.9-13. You do not need the black clips, and I bet that is what causing your plate holder from being flush. The white anchor is similar to a drywall anchor as you push it through the dimple holes you drilled out (with a 10mm bit) then when you run the screw down it pushes out the middle flange of the white anchor, engages into the threaded part of what now becomes a "T" and cinches down on the back of the front bumper.

That's what I was getting at.

Don't over tighten---it will strip!

Pushing_Tin · 02-07-2009, 04:10 PM

Hmm, I'm not even sure if I have a 3/8 bit, I'll have to go check.

Thanks so much for all of the info!!

SoCal 370Z · 02-07-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

Hmm, I'm not even sure if I have a 3/8 bit, I'll have to go check.

Thanks so much for all of the info!!

You're welcome! A 23/64" bit is snugger, but will work just as well.

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Don't over tighten---it will strip!

That's definitely sound advice with this anchor material.

Pushing_Tin · 02-07-2009, 05:23 PM

Okay well I just failed miserably. I found the correct size bit, drilled it out, put the clips on the plastic piece that the actual plate attaches to, and inserted the white plastic anchors. But they would not take the screws, they just spun freely. So I tried to pull the white plastic anchors out with needle nose pliers and they both broke into several pieces with the "nut" broken off inside the bumper with not way to get it out.

I guess this very difficult DIY is too much for me, so I'll just take it to the dealer and have them install it properly when I get my first oil change.

Thanks again for the help.

SoCal 370Z · 02-08-2009, 08:56 PM

Pushing Tin,

I am sorry to hear matters did not transpire as they should have. Was the drill bit you used sharp as a dull bit typically oblongs the hole? No matter, as we have no intention of using our front license plate, and if you want our white anchors I will send them to you—free from charge, whereby we can get your project finished with Nissan parts. Let me know in a private PM (this offer only holds for Pushing Tin, I ask that others do not PM me about the rest of the license plate holder parts as they will be tucked away should we sell the vehicle). I will also, ever so slightly, take off just enough material forming two sides so that you can hold it with an adjustable wrench to get matters started and cinch the back of the toggle where it needs to be.

dad · 02-08-2009, 09:18 PM

Use the following steps to mount the license
plate:
Before mounting the license plate, confirm that
the following parts are enclosed in the plastic
bag.
. License plate bracket
. J-nut 6 2
. Screw 6 2
. Screw grommet 6 2
1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. Locate
the two dents*A on the front bumper.
Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in
(10 mm) drill bit. (Be sure that the drill
only goes through the bumper fascia.)
2. Insert grommets into the hole on the bumper
fascia.
3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
grommet hole to add 90 turn onto the part
*B .
4. Make sure the side end surface of the
license plate bracket is aligned with the
bumper*C .
5. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket
before placing the license plate bracket on
the fascia

I believe no.3 is why the white things turned , when the screw was inserted!

I can't get the picture to copy from the manual!!!!

SoCal 370Z · 02-08-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the
grommet hole to add 90 turn onto the part
*B.

A punch or scratch awl would work better, but I have tried the supplied screw itself and all you need do is push it into the hole for it to "T" the anchor.

dad · 02-08-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

A punch or scratch awl would work better, but I have tried the supplied screw itself and all you need do is push it into the hole for it to "T" the anchor.

OK.
Real nice offer you made for him.rep point

Pushing_Tin · 02-08-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Pushing Tin,

I am sorry to hear matters did not transpire as they should have. Was the drill bit you used sharp as a dull bit typically oblongs the hole? No matter, as we have no intention of using our front license plate, and if you want our white anchors I will send them to you—free from charge, whereby we can get your project finished with Nissan parts. Let me know in a private PM (this offer only holds for Pushing Tin, I ask that others do not PM me about the rest of the license plate holder parts as they will be tucked away should we sell the vehicle). I will also, ever so slightly, take off just enough material forming two sides so that you can hold it with an adjustable wrench to get matters started and cinch the back of the toggle where it needs to be.

Wow SoCal, thanks a lot for the offer! But right now I think I will save you the cost of boxing and shipping them to me and get my car in for an oil change next week. If for some reason they can't install it or want a lot of money I may take you up on the offer.

Again thanks for your time and help, and dad too!

Pushing_Tin · 02-08-2009, 10:07 PM

And it would have been nice if they had included a one page instruction sheet with the plate, especially since it cost $75!

BanningZ · 02-08-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

I found the correct size bit, drilled it out,

I seriously winced when I read this and saw the picture of the bit.

I'm sorry Pushing_Tin, That sucks

Pushing_Tin · 02-08-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

I seriously winced when I read this and saw the picture of the bit.

I'm sorry Pushing_Tin, That sucks

I don't think there is any serious damage, I just don't know how to get the nuts from those white anchors out of the bumper without removing the entire thing.

02-08-2009, 08:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Sorry to hear that... Pushing Tin, I am sorry to hear matters did not transpire as they should have. Was the drill bit you used sharp as a dull bit typically oblongs the hole? No matter, as we have no intention of using our front license plate, and if you want our white anchors I will send them to you—free from charge, whereby we can get your project finished with Nissan parts. Let me know in a private PM (this offer only holds for Pushing Tin, I ask that others do not PM me about the rest of the license plate holder parts as they will be tucked away should we sell the vehicle). I will also, ever so slightly, take off just enough material forming two sides so that you can hold it with an adjustable wrench to get matters started and cinch the back of the toggle where it needs to be.

02-08-2009, 09:18 PM	#24 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 26	Use the following steps to mount the license plate: Before mounting the license plate, confirm that the following parts are enclosed in the plastic bag. . License plate bracket . J-nut 6 2 . Screw 6 2 . Screw grommet 6 2 1. Park the vehicle on flat, level ground. Locate the two dentsA on the front bumper. Carefully drill two pilot holes using a 0.39 in (10 mm) drill bit. (Be sure that the drill only goes through the bumper fascia.) 2. Insert grommets into the hole on the bumper fascia. 3. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the grommet hole to add 90 turn onto the part B . 4. Make sure the side end surface of the license plate bracket is aligned with the bumper*C . 5. Insert a J-nut into the license plate bracket before placing the license plate bracket on the fascia I believe no.3 is why the white things turned , when the screw was inserted! I can't get the picture to copy from the manual!!!! __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

02-07-2009, 04:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Hmm, I'm not even sure if I have a 3/8 bit, I'll have to go check. Thanks so much for all of the info!!

02-07-2009, 05:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Okay well I just failed miserably. I found the correct size bit, drilled it out, put the clips on the plastic piece that the actual plate attaches to, and inserted the white plastic anchors. But they would not take the screws, they just spun freely. So I tried to pull the white plastic anchors out with needle nose pliers and they both broke into several pieces with the "nut" broken off inside the bumper with not way to get it out. I guess this very difficult DIY is too much for me, so I'll just take it to the dealer and have them install it properly when I get my first oil change. Thanks again for the help.

02-08-2009, 10:07 PM	#28 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	And it would have been nice if they had included a one page instruction sheet with the plate, especially since it cost $75!