I just bought a 2011 Odyssey from a state which doesn't require a front license plate. The state I live in does require a front plate. I am trying to figure out how is the best way to install the front bracket. Mar 1, 2018 - For those states that require a front plate, Honda should not ask the customer or dealer, to drill into the front bumper. It's just not acceptable to.
New Genuine Honda License Plate bracket for the Front License Plate on 2008-2010 Odyssey. If you'll notice in the pictures, this bracket is formed to fit the exact curvature of the bumper. Customers are reporting a install time of about 30 minutes. You will notice that this bracket does not come with any hardware. For some strange reason Honda / Acura does not include any hardware with their license plate brackets.
With this being said you can go about this two different ways. The first way is you can just go down to your local hardware store and get some self tapping screws and drill some pilot holes in your bumper and install this directly to the bumper using the screws. This is the way that most people do it and is the most simple and most affordable way. The second way to do it is to do it Honda's way.