Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Prior to removal of the front bumper cover, place tape at the corners of the bumper cover and below the headlamps to prevent damage to the paint.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side).
Remove the 4 fender splash shield bolts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the 4 air deflector bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Remove the 2 center front bumper cover pin-type retainers.
Remove the 2 front bumper cover outer pin-type retainers (1 each side).

Fig 1: Locating Center Front Bumper Cover Pin Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
Remove the 2 upper bolts and the front bumper cover.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Position the front bumper cover.
- Push inward on the sides of the bumper cover near the bottom corner of the headlamp until you feel the bumper cover snap onto the bumper slides.