Instruction Guide - 2020-2026 Polestar 2 SnapPlate
Installation Steps ⮕
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![Three black metal wall mounts are displayed against a white background, designed for securing electronic devices or screens.]()
Step 1
Plate mounts are shipped in the high position by default. If you prefer a different position, follow the Plate Height Adjustment instructions ☝️ to adjust before continuing.
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![A person’s hand using a screwdriver to attach a license plate that says SNAPPLATE from California, with the website everyamp.com at the bottom.]()
Step 2
Install your license plate using four of the included black or silver torx security screws.
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![Hands install a black device onto a white mount on a wall.]()
Step 3
Press and hold the right button to rotate the latches open.
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![Close-up of a black plastic car grille bracket holding a white license plate with red and blue text. Hands are visible adjusting the license plate.]()
Step 4
Insert SnapPlate into the center-top of the grille and release the right button.
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![A hand is fixing a license plate onto the front bracket of a vehicle. The bracket is black, and there is a tool or device being adjusted behind the plate.]()
Step 5
Important! Press the left button to rotate the latches closed.
If the button is too difficult to fully close or the SnapPlate feels loose on the grille, adjust the latches following the Grille Depth Adjustment instructions. -
![Close-up of a person attaching a white license plate with black text to a black car grille featuring a mounting bracket.]()
Step 6
Check that the left button is flush with the body to confirm that the latches are fully closed.
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![A person uses a screwdriver to attach a bracket to a curved plastic framework against a white background.]()
Step 7
Optionally, install a black anti-theft security screw in the hole near the left button.
Note: If the screw doesn’t reach, make sure the latches are fully closed from Step 5. -
![Hands attaching a smart license plate holder to a black grille, against a white background.]()
Step 8
Don’t forget to remove SnapPlates for automated car washes. Most touchless washes are fine, but better to be on the safe side!
Plate Height Adjustment Steps ⮕
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![Three black metal TV wall mount brackets displayed against a white background, each with a different locking mechanism design.]()
Step 1
Polestar SnapPlates ship in the high position by default, but are adjustable into 3 possible positions.
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![A hand holding a black metal bracket with two vertical slots and mounting holes against a plain white background.]()
Step 2
Remove the two screws holding the plate mount to the body.
- For installation in the high position go to Step 3.
- For installation in the center position go to Step 4.
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![A person uses a screwdriver on a black metal bracket against a plain white background.]()
Step 3 (High)
With the SnapPlate logo facing up, position the plate mount with the bottom of the body and install screws.
- Go to Step 6
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![A hand is using a screwdriver to tighten screws on a black metal bracket against a plain white background.]()
Step 4 (Center)
With the SnapPlate logo facing up, position the plate mount with the middle holes with the top of the base. Install screws.
- Go to Step 6
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![Hand holding black metal bracket, using a screwdriver to tighten a screw. Person wears a smartwatch and a ring. White background.]()
Step 5 (Low)
With the SnapPlate logo facing up, position the plate mount with the top holes in line with the top holes in the base. Install screws.
- Go to Step 6
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![Hands attaching a California license plate with SNAPPLATE and everyamp.com to a white background using a screwdriver.]()
Step 6
If not already installed, install the license plate using four of the included black or silver security screws.
Grille Depth Adjustment Steps ⮕
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![Orange plastic handle and double-ended metal screwdriver bit on a white background.]()
Step 1
Remove the T10/T25 bit from the screwdriver handle and reinstall with the T10 bit facing out.
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![A black plastic lock mechanism with two rectangular tabs, each highlighted by orange circles, against a plain white background.]()
Step 2
Locate the T10 torx screw in the center of each rotating latch.
- Go to Step 3 to loosen latches
- Go to Step 4 to tighten latches
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![A black rectangular latch with two sliding levers, each marked with an orange arrow indicating movement direction to the left.]()
Step 3
Turn each screw counterclockwise (lefty loosey) 1/2 turn to loosen the latches by 0.25mm. Pull each latch with your fingers to make sure they are extended and then try the fit on the grille.
Repeat up to four times (two full turns) as needed.
Important! Contact support before proceeding past two turns. If loosened more than two turns, the SnapPlate could become stuck in the grille and it may be very difficult to remove. -
![Black rectangular mechanical device with two levers and arrows indicating downward motion, mounted on a light background.]()
Step 4
Turn each screw clockwise (righty tighty) 1/2 turn to tighten the latches by 0.25mm and try the fit on the grille.
- Repeat as needed.
