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Removal and Installation

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  1. Raise and support the hood (16612).
  2. Remove the headlamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
    3. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
    Fig 1: Removing Parking Lamp Screws
    G02766935Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the parking lamp screws.
  4. Pull the parking lamp (13200) forward and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Parking Lamp Electrical Connector
    G02766936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the radiator grille (8200).
    1. Remove the screws on top of the radiator grille.
    2. Grasp the radiator grille by the lower crossmember and pull forward firmly to disengage the three lower clips.
    3. Remove the radiator grille.
    Fig 3: Removing Screws And Radiator Grille
    G02766937Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the upper A/C condenser air deflector retainers.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper A/C Condenser Air Deflector Retainers
    G02766938Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement screws.
    Fig 5: Removing Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement Screws
    G02766939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the grille opening panel reinforcement (8A284).
    • Disconnect the headlamp connectors.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Headlamp Connectors
    G02766940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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