OEM Modular Bumper Bolts Removal?

[ofm636x]

Hello, does anyone have an idea on how to get to this bolt without having to remove the grille? I am gonna be installing a bracket for my license plate (similar to the 2nd photo) so I just need to unscrew the bolt a bit to slide the bracket below the screw.

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[Bill K]

I had a similar issue with some bolts I loosened on the bottom of the bumper when I took it off, and forgot to tighten. I ordered this short torx plus bit:

https://order.ebay.com/ord/show?ite...&osub=-1~1&crd=20230410191159&segname=11400#/

If you can apply pressure from the top, you can use a wrench to turn. HUGE pain in the ass, but it may be possible...

 

[ofm636x]

Update: In case anyone having the same issue, I made myself a low profile screw driver to remove the bolts. I cut 10 mm of a T40 bit and welded it to a thin handle.

 

[Mr Toad]

The bumper bolts are Torx Plus 40 (TP40). Regular Torx fit loosely so there's a risk of damaging the fastener. You'll want a real TP40 bit to keep in your Bronco toolkit if you plan on doing any rock crawling so you can remove the ends of the bumper for better approach clearance.

I found a different plate bracket that mounts lower on the modular bumper on bolts that are much easier to access, and it's inexpensive.
https://amzn.to/3SDQCUo

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