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Front Bumper

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  1. Remove the headlamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING - LS .
  2. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.
    COMPONENTS REMOVING STEPS

    Component Steps
    Front valance panel 1-4
    Bumper cover 1-8
    Bumper beam 1-11
  3. Remove the components in the order listed in the following illustration and table.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper
    G03203611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Item 8: Bumper Cover Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the two fog lamp electrical connectors
  2. Disconnect the two side marker lamp electrical connectors.
  3. Remove the front bumper cover by pulling the center tabs downward and the outboard tabs on each side outward.

Item 10: Bumper Beam Bolts Removal Note 

  1. Remove the front bumper.
    1. Drill out the six spot welds.
    2. Remove the eight bolts.
      Fig 2: Removing Front Bumper
      G03203612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.