Product Description
Mercury Montego 2005-2007 and Sable 2008-2009 Stainless License Plate Bezel (LP45490)
LP45490 is listed for two Mercury sedans, and the title gives both. One row lists the Montego 4-door sedan for 2005, 2006 and 2007. A second row lists the Mercury Sable 4-door sedan for 2008 and 2009. Neither row carries trim exclusions, and the two spans meet without overlapping. If you own a Sable from those two years and want to be sure before ordering, call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 and mention LP45490.
The part
A single License Plate Bezel that frames the plate area, made in the USA from 26-gauge 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish. The catalog doesn't give dimensions and doesn't mention cutouts, and it doesn't describe any difference in how it fits the Montego versus the Sable. Whichever you own, compare the product photos with the area around your plate, including any lock, emblem or lighting.
Fitting
The bezel installs directly over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. There is no drilling. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
The cars on these rows were built from 2005 to 2009, so give the paint around the plate a careful look before starting. Touch up chips, and repair clear coat that's lifting or flaking instead of covering it. Remove leftover adhesive from frames or dealer stickers with a plastic tool. Wash, rinse and dry the area, then wipe it with rubbing alcohol.
For the placement, hold the bezel up with its liner on and look from directly behind the car. When the margins look even, mark the position with painter's tape. If you keep a frame on the plate, try it now to see whether it overlaps the bezel. Then peel the liner, set the bezel on the marks and press firmly all the way around, and once more after a minute. The Installation tab lists the temperature range.
Which row are you on?
Your records name the model and year. A Montego should read 2005 to 2007; a Sable should read 2008 or 2009. Anything else isn't covered by this listing.
A short job
Fitting a one-piece bezel takes very little: soap, water, rubbing alcohol, a few clean cloths, a plastic scraper if there's old residue, and a roll of painter's tape. Being one piece, it has no seams to line up and no fasteners. Most of the time goes into the cleaning, and the placement itself is a single, careful press.
No companion parts
Nothing else is cross-listed on this sheet. For more trim on a Montego or Sable, call and ask what's available.
Why stainless
The Montego and Sable bezel is 26-gauge 304 stainless, a chromium-nickel grade, and the thin sheet sits close to the plate area once it's taped down.
Care
To clean the Mercury bezel, use mild soap and water, then dry it with a soft towel; abrasive pads and gritty polishes will mark it.
LP45490 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | LP45490 |
| UPC | 691821658916 |
| Part type | License Plate Bezel |
| Pieces in kit | 1 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 2005-2007 Mercury Montego and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable |
Fitment: LP45490
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury Montego | 2005-2007 | 4-door, Sedan |
| Mercury Sable | 2008-2009 | 4-door, Sedan |
Match the year, model, and body style in this table to your vehicle before ordering. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: License Plate Bezel
- Unpack the piece and hold it in position to confirm the fit before mounting it.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Step back and check alignment before pressing along the full length of the piece.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: LP45490 License Plate Bezel
Does LP45490 fit the Mercury Sable?
Yes. The fitment data and the title list the 2008-2009 Sable 4-door sedan, along with the 2005-2007 Montego.
Which Montego years are covered?
2005 through 2007.
How does it attach?
3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, directly over the existing surface. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Are dimensions listed?
No. Use the photos or call 877-752-3811.
How many pieces?
One.
