front lic. plate mount - screw length?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cupertino, CA
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 e320 wagon (210 chassis NOT a 211))
front lic. plate mount - screw length?
I have a brand new plastic front license plate mount from the dealer. I need to attach it to the front bumper. It did not come with any screws.
I can't tell how long the screws can be. Any one out there know? It looks like if I choose screws too long, I might hit something possibly important.
Thanks for any tips.
I can't tell how long the screws can be. Any one out there know? It looks like if I choose screws too long, I might hit something possibly important.
Thanks for any tips.
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#2
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cupertino, CA
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 e320 wagon (210 chassis NOT a 211))
Oh, and lest you tell me not to bother, as was done in this thread, my wife has been pulled over TWICE in the past three months for this reason ALONE. No ticket yet, but she's sick of bored cops nagging her.
We live in Culver City, CA if you're wondering where to avoid, but one of the warnings was from an LAX airport cop (who can write citations, BTW).
Thanks again for any tips.
I tried to investigate behind the bumper, and it's not hollow. I can't get a good look at what is directly behind where the screws would go.
We live in Culver City, CA if you're wondering where to avoid, but one of the warnings was from an LAX airport cop (who can write citations, BTW).
Thanks again for any tips.
I tried to investigate behind the bumper, and it's not hollow. I can't get a good look at what is directly behind where the screws would go.
#3
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cupertino, CA
Posts: 180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2003 e320 wagon (210 chassis NOT a 211))
Drilled a couple pilot holes and poked around. Seems to be foam for about 1/2" behind the plastic of the bumper.
Just FYI for anyone who searches for this in the future.
Just FYI for anyone who searches for this in the future.