Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
License Plate Bracket: Technical Service Bulletins
Front License Plate Bracket - Installation
NO: 13-01-96
GROUP: Frame & Bumpers
DATE: Oct. 18, 1996
SUBJECT:
Front License Plate Bracket Difficult To Install Or Align Properly
MODELS:
1997 (AN) Dakota
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Front license plate bracket may be difficult to install or is not aligned properly after installation.
DISCUSSION:
This condition is caused by the contour of the front bumper fascia which when installing the bracket, requires more attention to detail to install the
bracket properly.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin provides complete installation instructions for the front license plate bracket.
1.
Use an 1/8 in. diameter drill bit and drill two (2) pilot holes through the drill dimples located on the lower front bumper fascia. These holes are to
be drilled horizontally to the front bumper fascia surface (Figure 1).
2.
Attach the front license plate bracket (from package P/N 55076597) to the front bumper fascia at the top two (2) attaching holes with the screws
provided in the license plate bracket package. These two (2) screws are to be installed horizontally or perpendicular to the license plate bracket
surface.
3.
Use an 1/8 in. diameter drill bit and drill two (2) pilot holes through the lower front bumper fascia using the lower license plate bracket attaching
holes as a template for proper location. These holes are to be drilled on an approximately 27 degree angle from horizontal (Figure 1).
