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      09-22-2021, 12:56 PM   #1
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Sto N Sho no drill front plate lower mount. Quick release.

Hi all,
Thought I would share this. Very nice looking IMO. Sits down low, centered and can easily be removed in 2 seconds with a pull pin.

This is for my 2020 M550 without active cruise control.

Here are some observations:

1. They supply 2 long phillip head screws to replace the 8mm ones you remove from the front lip spoiler. Throw them away and go to Home Depot/Lowes or wherever and get a bag of #12 x 1 inch hexhead zinc sheetmetal screws. They are also 8mm and make install MUCH easier. The reason is a standard screwdriver wont work. You either have to use a stubby or put a phillips head bit into a 1/4 wrench. The #12 x 1 inch hexheads make life incredibly easier. Trust me, i found out the hard way.

2. The pull pin MUST be mounted to the drivers side only. There is only 1 notch in the mounting frame arms.

3. You may have to file the notch a bit to get the pull pin to seat properly. I had to do this. Very easy to do as its aluminum. You want to file the notch open more toward the Rear of car to make it fit properly.

4. I installed the license plate hardware backwards. Meaning button head in rear, nut up front. Then put duct tape over the button heads just in case it flexes / scratches paint.

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