Front Bumper Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the front bumper cover lower pin-type retainers.

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On both sides. Remove the fender liner screws.
Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)

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On both sides. Remove the screws, the push pins and position the fender liner aside.
Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)

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Disconnect the front bumper cover and the front camera harness electrical connectors.

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On both sides. Remove the front bumper cover to fender bracket bolts and release the tab.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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If equipped. Detach the engine block heater cover and position the engine block heater wiring harness aside.

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1. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the air cleaner panel aside.
2. Release the clips and position the cowl filler panel aside.
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.

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If equipped. Disconnect the front camera washer hose coupling.

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With the help of an assistant. Remove the screws and the front bumper cover.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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