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I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

CORKSPORT License Plate Relocation Kit 2018+ Mazda 6

PART #: ATK-8-010-10 Need Help With Your Installation? Call (360) 260-CORK

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CORKSPORT License Plate Relocation Kit 2018+ Mazda 6

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Thank you for purchasing the CorkSport Mazda 6 License Plate Relocation Kit. By moving your license plate from the stock location to the tow-hook location, you will be able to achieve better airflow and improve the overall look of your front bumper. Please let us know your feedback of the by submitting a review at: https://corksport.com/2018-mazda-6-license-plate-bracket-relocation-kit.html

PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:

These instructions were written for reference only and the use of a factory service manual is recommended. How our instructions work: To best cover all of our customers experience levels, we have included a table of contents/order of operations along with step-by-step instructions. These instructions were written using a 2018 Mazda 6.

MATERIALS & TIME: GENERAL INFO:

Time Est: 30 min

Difficulty: 1/5

CEL: No

Warranty: 2-Year

TOOLING LIST: • 3/8” Drive Ratchet • 17mm Socket • 8mm Allen Socket • 1/8” Allen Wrench • 3/8” Box End Wrench • 1/4” Screw Bit Driver • Large Flat Head Screw

Driver • Small Flat Head Screw

Driver or Small Pick

PARTS LIST: • One (1) Smoked Lexan

Plate w/CS Logo • One (1) Threaded Tow

Hook Adapter • One (1) License Plate

Bracket • One (1) M12x20 Cap

Screw • Four (4) 10-32”x 1/4”

Tamper Resistant Cap Screws

• Four (4) 10-32” x 5/8” Countersink Cap Screws

• Four (4) 10-32” x 3/8” Thin Locking Nuts

• One (1) Tamper Resistant Hex Insert Bit (1/4” drive)

• Two (2) Black Bumper Plugs

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ORDER OF OPERATIONS & TABLE OF CONTENTS:

OEM PARTS REMOVAL Section 1: OEM Front License Plate Removal Pg. 4 CORKSPORT LICENSE PLATE KIT INSTALLATION Section 2: Locate & Remove Tow Hook Cover Pg. 5 Section 3: Install the License Plate Kit Pg. 6-7

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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

1. OEM Front License Plate Removal Figure 1a

Figure 1b

Figure 1c

a) Use a large flat blade screw driver to remove the two (2) screws circled in red in Figure 1a.

b) Use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the two (2) screws circled in red in Figure 1b.

c) Locate the hooks that attach the license plate bracket to the lower grill. You will need to reach in behind the license plate bracket (see blue arrows in Figure 1b). Tabs circled in red in Figure 1c on bracket already removed from car..

d) Push the ends of the hooks in the direction of the blue arrows in Figure 1c to release them from the lower grill.

e) Remove the license plate bracket.

f) Fit the two (2) black plastic plugs (included with the relocation kit) and fill the license plate screw holes.

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a) Locate the tow hook cover on the front bumper. Circled in blue in Figure 2a.

b) Use a small flat head screw driver or pick to remove the tow hook cover in blue in Figure 2b. Place the tool into the small slot shown with the blue arrow, then pry off.

Be careful to not damage the paint.

c) Remove the tow hook cover and store in safe place.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

2. Locate & Remove Tow Hook Cover Figure 2a

Figure 2b

Figure 2c

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a) Install the provided tow hook adapter. Use the 17mm socket and torque wrench to torque to 45 ft-lbs. Shown in Figure 3a.

b) Install the license plate bracket & large socket cap screw. Use the 8mm Allen Socket to tighten cap screw. Circled in blue in Figure 3b.

c) Level the license plate bracket. Then torque the socket cap screw to 15-20 ft-lbs.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

3. Install License Plate Kit Figure 3a

Figure 3b

Figure 3c

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d) Install the provided lexan plate & 10-32 countersink screws. Install one of the screws through the lexan plate and bracket. Use the 1/8” Allen Wrench to hold the countersink screws. Circled in blue in Figure 3d. See next step.

e) Install the ny-lock nuts. Use the box end of the 3/8” wrench to hold the nut, then thread the countersink screw into the nut. Circled in blue in Figure 3e. Repeat for all four screws.

Only tighten the countersink screws till snug, or you may risk cracking the lexan plate.

c) Install your license plate & cover . Use the provided theft resistant cap screws and the provide bit with a bit driver. Circled in blue in Figure 3f.

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:

3. Install License Plate Kit (continued)

Figure 3d

Figure 3e

Figure 3f