Mounting the front license plate

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  1. Taxi/Limo

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    Up to now I have been mounting my front license plate where the tow hook is supposed to go on my 2010
    But it has been problematic so mount front bumper might be good
    It looks like kind of a difficult task to get a couple nuts on the mounting screws because there is no way to get my hand in there it seems

    Any Tips?
    Would good heavy duty velcro work and just forget the drilling a screws?
    Thanks in advance
     
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    This plate holder has plastic hooks for under the grille and it goes into the bumper with two sheet metal screws at the top. Maybe your local dealer would be willing to donate a holder just for the free advertising. The holes it left in my bumper are now much smaller after I worked the turned-up edges of the plastic back into place. I would not trust velcro.
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    That would work I think
    I sent you a private message
     
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    I have a spare one kicking around;).

    If you want it, make me an offer(y).
     
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    One million dollars
    Is it blank no advertising ?
    What color ?
    Thanks
     
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    All I have is the bracket;).

    Screws are long gone, but obtainable:).

    Let me know what you want to do as it is sitting in my garage awaiting a new home(y).
     
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    There's 2 types of screws: a couple that hold the bracket to the bumper, and couple for attaching the license plate. You can see them here:

    Buy front bumper & bumper stay for Toyota Prius XW30 (01.2009 - 11.2011) - Amayama

    And here:

    Bumper & Components - Front for 2010 Toyota Prius | Toyota Parts

    Only one screw type in the above, the bracket attachment ones? Some part number variation too?

    Yet another:


    FRONT BUMPER & BUMPER STAY. 2010 Toyota Prius Hatchback HYBRID | Toyota


    Toyota site, has both screw types.

    (I'm researching something else, same area.)
     
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