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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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I picked up a 2002 Vert about 2 months ago. It did not have a front plate filler, just a cheap plastic frame from the dealer. I bought and painted a front filler. Now....how do I attach it? I must be missing some hardware that it snaps onto. Any input would be appreciated.

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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The filler plate mounts with 2 small screws in the bottom of the filler plate.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Really? That's it? Cool! I'll drill some holes in the plate filler tonight!

Thanks for the quick response too. Damn this is awesome site!

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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I am surprised the filler plate doesn't have holes in it already. Are you talking the plate to install when you run no plate?
Or the trim filler to use with a plate?

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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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It's the filler plate that you have pictured. Yep, no holes. I thought there must be clips or something and I didn't want to drill holes unless I was sure.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:21 AM
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Make sure you measure carefully. Its a fiddly fit even with pre drilled holes
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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The holes should be on the top tabs of the filler plate. If the plate was never installed two small holes must be drilled and two small screws with almost no heads used to screw in place. First put the filler plate in recess push down to lock lower tabs in bottom slots and then put the two screw in top tabs which should line up with some holes in recessed area? Wow it is easier to do then to explain. Good luck.
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