a_o_smith

I bought my car with a front plate installed, Michigan does not require one so i wanted ot get rid of it.

Step 1:
Remove the screws holding the plate to the bracket.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/73987/fpr-1.jpg">

Step 2:
Drill out the rivets holding the bracket to the filler panel. Drill just enough so the tops pop off.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/73987/fpr--2.jpg">

Step 3:
Now that the bracket is gone the filler panel needs to be removed (because it has some nasty holes in it.) It is held in place by 12 tabs.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/73987/fpr--3.jpg">

Step 4:
Now you have to replace this filler panel. The part number is BN0807285. It runs $105 unpainted from my local part dept. You could also call Claire Parts and get it for a hell of a lot less (800)354-5100.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/73987/fpr--4.jpg">

Bondo the panel instead:
Bondo is pretty easy and given the size of the holes its a good place to start.

80020vr6

Can you remove the filler panel without taking the bumper off?

Seneb

yup, snaps in.

nikhil

go to Lowe's, and you'll find small plastic plugs that fit those holes perfectly. you can paint the plugs so that they're barely noticeable!

02TTK04

Ghetto....

XCLR8TT

Duct tape also comes in assorted colors.

a_o_smith

the screws from the plate went into the filler panel a little too so i have to

XCLR8TT

Since you'll need to take it to the body shop for paint anyway, just have them fill the holes.

nikhil

unfortunately i don't have pictures from when I did this on my first TT, but I *think* Steve (Schwing) has a few of his car in his Fotki..

furiousgeorge

Mines currently bondo'd and primed, was waiting on a paint gun. Hopefully I have the right paint.