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Front Bumper Cover: Assembly

  1. Install the lower bumper cover.
    GFD306625Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the front bumper cover trim.
    GFD306624Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the lower radiator grille, the upper radiator grille and the front tow hook cover.
    GFD306623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Install the bumper reinforcement.
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  5. Install the push pins. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  6. Install the hood seal.
    GFD306620Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front parking aid 

  7. NOTE: Take extra care not to scratch the bumper cover.
    NOTE: Cutlines already exist on the inner surface of a new bumper cover.

    • Using a suitable center punch and hammer, mark the center of the parking aid sensor location holes.

    • Using a suitable electric hand drill and a step drill, cut the bumper cover within the indicated area. Use the General Equipment: Electric Drill. Use the General Equipment: Step Drill

    GFD306628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Using a suitable flat file (no more than 2mm wide), cut the parking aid sensor housing location grooves in the bumper cover as shown. Use the General Equipment: Flat File
    GFD306629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Using a suitable flat file (no more than 2mm wide), cut the parking aid sensor housing location grooves in the bumper cover as shown. Use the General Equipment: Flat File
    GFD306630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. NOTE: Pressure must not be applied to the outer face of the parking aid sensor.

    Install the front parking aid sensors.

    GFD306619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with front fog lamps 

  11. Install the front fog lamp mounting assembly. Use the General Equipment: Hot Glue Gun
    GFD306631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Install the front fog lamps and tighten the screws.
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    All vehicles 

  13. If equipped.

    1. Install the front fog lamp electrical connectors.
    2. Install the front parking aid electrical connectors.
    3. Install the electrical wire harness and attach the retainers.

    GFD306618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Install the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .