Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: 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 pushpins from inside the front splash shield (3 each side).
Remove the 4 fender splash shield-to-air deflector bolts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Fender Splash Shield-To-Air Deflector Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 air deflector bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Remove the 2 front bumper cover center pushpins from the front bumper cover.

Fig 2: Locating Front Bumper Cover Center Pushpins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
If equipped, disconnect the auto-park long range sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 2 front bumper cover upper bolts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Grille To Radiator Support Bracket Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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 the bumper cover snap onto the bumper slides.