Front Bumper Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
Remove the bolts, the screws, the push pins and the front underbody shield.
Torque

: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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On both sides. Remove the screws and nuts from the front of the fender liner.
Torque

: Fender liner screws: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm) Fender liner nuts: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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On both sides. Position the fender liner aside.

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Disconnect the front bumper cover wiring harness electrical connectors.

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If equipped. Disconnect the front camera washer hose.

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On both sides. Remove the front bumper cover bracket bolts.
Torque

: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

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Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.

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With the help of an assistant, on both sides. Release the tab.

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Remove the bolts and position the front bumper cover forward.
Torque

: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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Remove the front bumper cover.

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