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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the 2 front bumper cover scrivets.
  2. Remove the 2 front bumper cover bolts.
  3. Remove the 3 front bumper cover lower retainers.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Lower Retainers
    G04659163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the 6 lower wheel lip molding scrivets from the LH and RH wheel lip moldings.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamps electrical connector.
  6. Remove the 6 front bumper cover nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  7. Release the LH and RH wheel lip molding tabs, and remove the front bumper cover.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Lip Molding Tabs
    G04659164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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