Revised Front License Plate Bracket Installation Instructions – 2014 – 2017 Cadillac CTS

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#PIC5922C: Revised Front License Plate Bracket Installation Instructions – (Aug 12, 2016)

Subject:	Revised Front License Plate Bracket Installation Instructions
Models:	2014 – 2017 Cadillac CTS Sedan (VIN A)
	With Front License Plate Mounting Package (RPO VK3)

This PI was superseded to update Model years. Please discard PIC5922B.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern

Revised License Plate Bracket Installation Instructions.

Recommendation/Instructions

The installation of the front license plate bracket (if equipped) has been revised for better retention.

Do NOT use the rivets included in the trunk bag for installing the Front License Plate Mounting Package (RPO VK3).

If bolts and u-nuts are included in the trunk (small package with instruction sheet), use those to install the bracket following the instructions below.

If bolts and u-nuts are not in the trunk, order four (4) bolts and four (4) nuts to install the front bracket.

Reference Parts Information section below.

Please follow the instruction below for proper installation of the bracket.

1. Drill 5.0 mm holes in all 4 location holes in bracket marked “X.”

2. Install bolts through the license plate bracket and fascia holes.

3. Reach inside and behind the fascia (through the lower fascia opening) and install u-nuts on the backside. The u-nut is being used only as a nut, it does not clip on to any body parts.
4. Tighten bolts into u-nuts with a torque of (22 in lbs.) or (2.5 nm.).

Important: If the front license plate bracket was already installed using the rivets from the bag of PDI dealer-installed items in the vehicle’s trunk, verify the bracket is securely installed by pulling forward on the bracket. If the bracket easily pulls out of the fascia, reinstall it using the bolts and nuts rather than rivets.

Note: The license plate bracket MUST be mounted as shown above so that airflow through the fascia is not restricted and proper engine cooling occurs.

Parts Information

Part Number	Description	Qty
11610068 High Mount Lamp Screw Without gxp, with special edition pkg. With CTS V. Zl1. 3.6L, 4x30mm. 2.0L, radiator & mounting. 3.6L, radiator & mounting. Without power lift gate, inner. $12.15 Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-09 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API	BOLT	4
11513599 GM Genuine Parts 11513599 Multi-Purpose Nut (Push In) Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE) GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies $4.86 Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-09 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API	U-NUT / RETAINER	4

Warranty Information

The labor time for installing this bracket is included in the PDI time. The parts cost (if bolts and nuts were not included in the trunk) may be submitted in the “miscellaneous net” field using the PDI Add labor code 0590032. Submit this claim as a ZPDI claim type.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.

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