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Radiator Grille Support

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Radiator Grille Support
G07788503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item Part Number Description
1 16138 Radiator grille support
2 W505425 Radiator grille support bolt (2 required)
3 8311 LH/8310 RH Air deflector
4 - Air deflector pushpin (2 required)
5 8327 Lower air deflector
6 N807389 Lower air deflector scrivet (4 required)
7 5416826 Hood prop rod
8 16700 Hood latch
9 N808727 Hood latch bolt (2 required)
10 16916 Hood release cable
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
    2. NOTE: Applies to 3.5L engines only.
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe and ACL assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
  3. Disconnect the hood security switch electrical connector.
  4. Remove the windshield washer reservoir retaining bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
  5. Remove the A/C line retaining bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  6. Remove the front headlamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
    7. NOTE: This step is necessary to relieve stress from the radiator grille support prior to removal.
  7. Using a suitable hood prop tool, prop and support the hood. Latch the vehicle hood prop rod into position on the radiator grille support.
  8. Remove the front bumper. For additional information, refer to BUMPER SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  9. Remove the front impact severity sensor and release the harness clip. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  10. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector and harness clip. Position the harness aside.
  11. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the latch assembly.
  12. Remove the hood latch bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  13. Remove the cooling module retaining clip screws and release the clips.
  14. Remove the radiator grille support bolts (3 each side) and remove the support.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer all necessary components.
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