Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side).
Remove the 6 fender splash shield screws (3 each side).
Remove the 4 lower air deflector screws.

Fig 1: Locating Lower Air Deflector Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.
Fusion only
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.
Milan only
Remove the side marker lamp. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
All vehicles
Remove the front bumper cover.
NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the bumper cover mounting bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.