Installing The Front License Plate Holder (Protective Moulding)

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TrojanCSI
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Installing The Front License Plate Holder (Protective Moulding)

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I'm installing a new front license plate holder (aka protective moulding) on my 89csi. The original part is shot out (photo). The new part has four 10mm screws welded on the back which I assume would attach to the back of the front bumper?

Does the front bumper have to be removed to access the nuts/brackets to remove the old license plate holder? That would seem like overkill for a simple license plate holder? Looking for a simple method to remove and install this new part.
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Re: Installing The Front License Plate Holder (Protective Moulding)

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Looks like the new part is for a US style bumper, build up to 1987. These are thick black rubber.
The later models are plastic.
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Re: Installing The Front License Plate Holder (Protective Moulding)

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635sharknose wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:16 am Looks like the new part is for a US style bumper, build up to 1987. These are thick black rubber.
The later models are plastic.
Yes, this is a 1989 635 model built 10/88. There are two speed nuts behind this part, attached to the front bumper for license plate bracket. This part is mostly covered up by this bracket except for upper lip which flows into the existing lines of the front rubber bumpers.

It will be a nice detail once I can figure out the install?
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The part you have ordered is 51111861009, but you need 51111855951.

The part you ordered is for cars up to 1987.
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Re: Installing The Front License Plate Holder (Protective Moulding)

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635sharknose wrote: Thu Mar 25, 2021 4:34 pm The part you have ordered is 51111861009, but you need 51111855951.

The part you ordered is for cars up to 1987.
Thank you 635sharknose--you are correct!!! I ordered the Protective Moulding for a 1987. With your help on the correct part number, I found the correct 1989 photo. The 89' part appears to have some type of plastic clips that would insert into the bumper holes for an easier install (hopefully)!
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Now, I'm checking to see if this part is in stock??
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