How to Remove a License Plate?
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Method for removing a license plate: 1. Clean the surface of the screws, especially areas with rust. 2. Prepare a small flat-head screwdriver and insert it under the screw cap to pry. If the flat-head screwdriver fails to open it, use pliers. 3. After prying off the anti-theft screw cap, use a Phillips screwdriver to slowly unscrew the screws fixing the license plate to avoid stripping them. 4. Use pliers to completely remove the license plate. Below is an introduction to license plates: A license plate, also known as a vehicle registration plate, is a plate attached to the front and rear of a vehicle, typically made of aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information.
I'm quite familiar with removing license plates—just helped my cousin replace his last year. You only need two tools: a Phillips screwdriver and slip-joint pliers. The front plate is easier—pop the hood and you'll see four screws; just loosen them counterclockwise with the screwdriver. The rear plate is trickier—you'll need to remove the trunk liner first and feel around for the screw positions inside. If you encounter stubborn anti-theft screws, grip the screw heads with pliers and twist them off by force. After removal, remember to clean off any adhesive residue—the double-sided tape from the DMV is extremely sticky; use a heat gun to soften it and then scrape it off bit by bit to avoid damaging the paint. Key reminder: Don't casually discard the removed plates—they must be taken to the DMV for deactivation. I've seen cases where people got fined for keeping old plates in their trunk.
