Originally Posted by cheap ride
I have two responses that would indicate Chrysler DID intend to fasten the rear plate onto the fascia using self-tapping screws. While I'm sure that given an hour and fifty dollars any one of us could have fabricated some universal receptacle for all plates, Chrysler did nothing.
Mine has apparently been over-tightened as the fascia "material" is pulled outward and the right screw does not tighten properly so I'll have to go oversize. Both certainly have the look and feel of metal--sharp edges where pulled out by overtightening.
Please send no more unless you have something other than the first two respondents have to say.
Thanks, Jim
The people who responded were only trying to help....and they were correct. Both of my Crossfires came exactly the same way and had pulled out of the material as you described. To fix this, I went to AutoZone and purchased a pack of square plastic inserts. They have a square head with a round hole in the center for the screw. I drilled the holes out a bit and pressed the inserts into the material. These inserts are used on the majority of license plates from the factory. Chrysler should have supplied these for the dealer to install.