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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the radiator grille.
    • Remove the screws.
    • Disconnect the lower clips, then remove the radiator grille.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Radiator Grille
    GF0004784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the upper radiator air deflector.
  3. Remove the headlamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  4. Remove the parking lamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  5. Remove the left side air deflector pushpin and hood latch cable clip.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Hood Latch Cable Clip
    GF0004785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the air conditioning condenser brackets.
    7. Fig 3: Locating Air Conditioning Condenser Brackets
    GF0004786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Unclip the hood release cable from the radiator support.
  8. Remove the air deflector pushpins from the right rear air deflector.
    9. Fig 4: Locating Air Deflector Pushpins (Right)
    GF0004787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the air deflector pushpins from the left rear air deflector.
    10. Fig 5: Locating Air Deflector Pushpins (Left)
    GF0004788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 3 air deflector pin-type retainers and the air temperature sensor.
    11. Fig 6: Locating Three Air Deflector Pin-Type Retainers And Air Temperature Sensor
    GF0004789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement retaining bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement Retaining Bolts
    GF0004790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Lift the air conditioning condenser, then remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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