Yes, those are holes for mounting the hood emblem, and the center trim does stop above the emblem (the emblem may lap over it on the top - don't recall for sure.) The holes on the rear are also for hood emblems, and the plate also serves as a reinforcement for the hood hinges. Definitely don't remove those.
These photos show before and after of my hood. The depression along the center above the emblem is why I thought the center trim stopped short of the front of the hood.
Last edited by klhansen; 10/11/20216:12 PM. Reason: Edited to correct the center trim comment.
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