Removal and Installation

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

Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER - FRONT .
Remove the 2 pushpins (1 each side) from the front bumper beam.

Fig 1: Locating Front Bumper Beam Pushpins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, remove the ambient air temperature sensor from the front bumper.

Fig 2: Locating Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
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Remove the 6 front bumper nuts (3 each side).
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Bumper Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front bumper.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.