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I'm assuming it's fairly easy to remove the rear license plate mount (2 screws and then some strong adhesive I believe), but is this possible with US plates? I wasn't sure if there would even be the proper holes drilled underneath for US plates... (2018 A6)
It seems really bulky so I'd rather have a small frame around my license plate there if's an easy fix.
It's held on with those two screws and a generous amount of double-sided tape. It's best if you leave the trunk in the sun or use a hairdryer / heat gun to gently warm the bracket before trying to pull it off. To remove the residue from the double-sided tape, I used Goo Gone.
As far as replacements go, I wanted to go with the BMW style bracket, but the holes that attach the bracket to the car don't line up (the Audi holes are further apart). I ended up going with the VW Jetta version from Amazon for ~$20 (link below) and couldn't be happier. Very clean look (you don't see the bracket at all), no rattles when opening/closing the trunk, etc.
Installed the product recommended above yesterday, and I'm really happy with it! It's a bit thinner, but much smaller in width/height so that it matches the exact size of the license plate, allowing the chrome to show completely on the bottom (the mount that came with the car covered the chrome partially).
Bought this bracket at a local auto parts store for $6. I had the rear of the car in the sun for about a hour. Three of the spinning bolts holders were a PIA to remove. Then removed the two screws and sloooowwwwly pulled the OEM bracket off. I found bolts and spacers that fit on the after market bracket (without the bolts bottoming out). Done!
It's held on with those two screws and a generous amount of double-sided tape. It's best if you leave the trunk in the sun or use a hairdryer / heat gun to gently warm the bracket before trying to pull it off. To remove the residue from the double-sided tape, I used Goo Gone.
As far as replacements go, I wanted to go with the BMW style bracket, but the holes that attach the bracket to the car don't line up (the Audi holes are further apart). I ended up going with the VW Jetta version from Amazon for ~$20 (link below) and couldn't be happier. Very clean look (you don't see the bracket at all), no rattles when opening/closing the trunk, etc.
Looking at the bracket pic, I see the mounting holes to attach to car but how is license plate installed - there are no holes shown? Is the bracket plastic or metal? I need 4 holes for my plate as I have chrome covers for the screws and I don't want to leave holes showing on the plate when attached? Otherwise I guess I'll go with the $5.00 option also provided even though it's thicker. Thanks.
02-24-2019, 04:33 PM
Remove rear license plate mount?
