how do i remove the front licence plate holder on my '01 explorer. The screws seem to come out from behind the bumper. do i need to remove the bumper for this?

 

Gottaride, Just remove the front license plate, under it you will find the 2 screws securing the plate holder to the bumper.

 

remember, in most states it is against the law to not have a front plate.

 

i took the licence plate off and the screws are coming from the back. the frame seems to be in the way...now what?

 

Been a long time since I had mine on, but it seems like there was a plastic ring that a bolt went into. I don't remember if it was that or if the plate holder was held on with a brad or pop rivet in each place - two on the front and two on the bottom. I know on my 98 Ranger and my 05 Escape there was brads/pop rivets and I ended up having to drill them out.

 

Or you could just get one of those fancy plates, something like "I'd Rather Be Drinking"

 

especially against the law.

 

I just pulled mine off.

It had those silly push things, no screws.
So I just put the plate in the front window until I can figure it out as the holes that were holding the plate holder in tact don't match up where the screws to put the plate back on go.