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

 

[ioutearnjuansoto]

this doesn't work. so don't buy it.

i read that it works on the and it obv doesn't

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TC79LVH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

still can't get a consensus on what to get or use

 

[Brian_B]

this doesn't work. so don't buy it.

i read that it works on the and it obv doesn't

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TC79LVH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

still can't get a consensus on what to get or use

This kit works on almost all the bolts but, unless you have a winch or something in the way, it’s way easier to just loosen the 6 bolts and drop the bumper down than trying to get at it in such a tight spot

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UC9WJE?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[Smocaine]

this doesn't work. so don't buy it.

i read that it works on the and it obv doesn't

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TC79LVH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

still can't get a consensus on what to get or use

Mislabelled, as no-name Amazon tools tend to be, but that much should have been obvious from the picture. You can tell Torx Plus by eye - it has six lugs, chunkier than the pointy tips of regular Torx, and no pin-socket in the tip. Amazon search will not help you with this.
I have this kit. European made and available from many retailers.
https://www.wihatools.com/products/torxplus-short-arm-l-key-9pc-set-ip8-ip40

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