1997 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 188

INSTALLING FRONT LICENSE PLATE ● Remove the bracket and connect the arcs to form ovals. Mark the point in the center of each oval. These are the ''pilot'' drilling locations. 3. Carefully drill two ''pilot'' holes using a 1/8 inch (3 mm) drill bit at the marked locations. Be sure that the drill only goes through the fascia, or damage to the nut may occur. ● Check to be sure that the holes are aligned with the nuts located behind the fascia. If you are satisfied that the holes are properly placed, use a 5/16 inch (8 mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes. Use care to only drill through the fascia. 4. Install the bracket. Install the license plate with bolts that are no longer than 0.55 inch (14 mm). The bolts used to fasten the license plate to the bracket are not included in the attaching hardware that comes with the bracket. ATI0503 1. Insert J-bolts into the U-shaped grooves. 2. Temporarily place the bracket in position on the front bumper. Be sure to align the curve of the bracket with the curve in the bumper. ● To determine where to drill the hole, shift the bracket to the right and use a felt-tip pen to draw an arc along the right side of each mounting hole. Next, shift the bracket to the left and draw an arc along the left side of each mounting hole. 9-13