Anyone know if it's possible to remove a front license plate frame bracket after it's been installed without damaging the front grille?

No holes will be left behind, will they?

Thanks!

 

Typically when a license plate bracket is mounted on the front a vehicle, if its not attached via tow hook mount or some kind of spring loaded device etc, its drilled on. So if you remove it you'll most likely have 2 holes left on the front of the bumper. You can always purchase plugs to fill the holes though. They come in a plastic finish and you can color match them if you choose. Here is what I'm talking about...

 

Thank you very much, but the 3 IS has the new spindle grille.

I wonder what will remain, and if removing the bracket will ruin the grille regardless.

 

No, the grille will not be ruined. If you choose to remove the bracket all you'll be left with is two minute holes. You can always remove the bracket and see how you feel about it, and if its an issue you can reinstall the bracket and purchase a vanity plate. OR you can wander on over to eBay and purchase a brand new grille to replace the original. You really have a bunch of options to choose from. Here is the link for a new grille..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5211253070-L...pXUlVc&vxp=mtr

 

Thank you!