XjoEnX

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I plan to remove it and have it color-matched since i've already done it with the aluminum grille. is the aluminum strip just a snap on piece or is it screwed in? and does the trunk panel (carpet on the underside of the trunk) need to be removed? How would i do that?

Ron A

The entire license plate trim must be removed. You must first remove the 3 5mm nuts holding the trim assembly to the trunk from the inside, disconnect the wire, and pull the trim assembly from the outside. Then you can get to the 3 screws holding the aluminum trim on.

To remove the trim inside the trunk:
1. Remove 2 trunk lid cushions-long rectangular black pieces on the bottom
2. Remove the trunk lid handle, which has one screw holding it in
3. Remove 9 clips
4. There are slits where the trunk arms go through the trim, so it can be removed

edit: See this thread for pictures of the trunk liner removal. Very good thread. https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/e-035-diy-how-remove-trunk-liner-pics-763693/

Teh Jatt

This is why I got SSM, front grill and rear strip matches. :P

gordon_gekko

what color is your car? do you have pics of your grill? ive got a NBP and i definitely want the 'blacked-out' look. i'm interested in doing both the grill and the strip at the back as well...so let us know what you decide on. and please post pics of your grill if you can. thanks.

TBone2004

Why did I know, without looking at the other posts, that you would have a detailed post like this. Glad to have you on this board Ron A.

Ron A

Thank you for the kind words

mfeijo

Guys, can someone explain these 2 acronyms shown on this thread:
SSM,
NBP

I have been trying to make my grill look better for a while, took it all out and put it back in without the black rubber grill that goes closer to the radiator..

It looks a lot better as it now shows the radiator mesh, but still not what I want

I thought about building a mesh and putting it there..

the trim in the back too. I really want to change that.

I also thought about painting it and the grill in dark gray ( same color of the enkei wheels, and then put some enkei 19's on it. and lowering..

opinions?

TBone2004

No prob, you have become a household name over here in NJ!

Ron A

SSM, Satin Silver Metallic
WDP, White Diamond Pearl
DMM, Desert Mist Metallic
RRP, Redondo Red Pearl
DGP, Deep Green Pearl
ABP, Abyss Blue Pearl
AM, Anthracite Metallic
NBP, Nighthawk Black Pearl

XjoEnX

iTrader: (2)

gordan, my car is NBP, and only the front grill is painted. ill have pics up by tomorrow

XjoEnX

iTrader: (2)

i have pics up now! GO HERE

Ron A

Nice pics. The grill looks great on NBP, but the license plate frame has got to go. If you had WDP like me it might not be too bad, but on on NBP.

Just wondering, but why do some people black out their license plate number?

XjoEnX

iTrader: (2)

i dont have a license plate frame, i blacked it out because of security issues. i dont know if its hype or anything but i hear thieves can find out where your car is or where you live just buy getting your plate numbers. can anyone out there confirm this?

Ron A

Oh, that's the license plate, and you blacked out the numbers. I thought it was a white frame around the plate. Glad to hear it isn't.

I'm sure thieves can get any info they want to. It's probably a good idea to black it out, but I have seen it both ways and was just wondering.

NoSpeedLmt

Got any pics?

Ron A

I thought no one would ever ask for these. Here are the two scans you need. And a third one because I needed a place to put it and we are already working in the trunk.

stavebomb

to remove the strip on the license plate trim do i have to remove my license plate and the screw that hold the license plate on? cuz i got the trunk liner off and then the 4 nuts out but the trim wouldnt budge...

evnash

can i order that trim in chrome to replace my satin? anyone have a part number?

NICKFRAZ

evnash... i like how you changed the front fascia to the tl-s...looks sweet, did that require any modification besides buying all the new parts?

Bubz

iTrader: (1)

Doesnt the Type S one come in Chrome?

I cant find it on the Parts Site..

Timb227

iTrader: (3)

Is there a trick to get the rear license trim out? I unbolted everything, but those damn clips were holding it on like crazy. Any tips or tricks?

Thanks
Tim

ZhenyaF

iTrader: (6)

Did you take off the license plate?

I forgot to do it and was forcing it

The chrome piece is held by 4 screws

CdTriX

I used the back of a screw driver and knocked on the 4 bolts on the back and it popped the clips out.

images

iTrader: (2)

has anyone actually color matched the entire liscense plate housing? i'd love to see how it looks on a NBP

AtlM5

^+1

RADIUS

iTrader: (2)

I want to wrap this part in carbon fiber

bigg_86

iTrader: (1)

Where can I buy this trim?

2008whiteTL

i want to buy the trim in chrome ...like it comes on the type s ..any one have a part number for the part in chrome ???

bigg_86

iTrader: (1)

ive been searching around for two days n i cant find a place that would sell this trim!

kevinballer08

You need to take off the license plate? I can't get those clips to budge out either... I'm gna try again tomorrow morning.

TheStudent77

Thanks for the help. I had my top piece vinyl wrapped in Gloss black 3M Di Noc.

exlex

Sorry for the necro-bump, but does anyone know the part numbers for the clips (A) and the trunk lid cushions (two rectangular rubber pieces)? I need to replace some I cracked / broke when installing LEDs. Could not find via search...