Item 5: Bumper Cover Removal Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the pin-type retainers.

Fig 1: Removing Pin-Type Retainers
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Release the two bumper cover locking tabs.

Fig 2: Releasing Bumper Cover Locking Tabs
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Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Fog Lamp Electrical Connectors
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If equipped, disconnect the parking aid harness electrical connector.
If equipped with parking aid, transfer components as necessary.