Bumper Cover - Front

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side).
3. Remove the 8 fender splash shield screws (4 each side).
4. Remove the 4 air deflector bolts.
Fig 1: Locating Air Deflector Bolts
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5. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

MKZ only 

6. Remove the 5 bolts from the top of the radiator grille.
Fig 2: Locating Radiator Grille Bolts
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Fusion and Milan only 

7. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.
Fig 3: Locating Pin-Type Retainers From Top Of Radiator Grille Bolts
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8. Remove the side marker lamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING article.
9. Release the tabs on the bumper cover mounting bracket.
Fig 4: Locating Tabs On Bumper Cover Mounting Bracket
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All vehicles 

NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the bumper cover mounting bracket.
10. Remove the front bumper cover.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.