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.

All vehicles

Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER -- FRONT .
Escape only
Remove the 2 radiator grille-to-fascia screws.

Fig 1: Locating Radiator Grille-To-Fascia Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 radiator grille pinch nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Radiator Grille Pinch Nuts
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Release the 3 radiator grille retaining clips and remove the radiator grille from the fascia.

Fig 3: Locating Radiator Grille Retaining Clips
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Mariner only
Push outward on the 12 radiator grille clips to release the radiator grille from the bumper cover and remove the radiator grille.

Fig 4: Locating Radiator Grille Clips
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles
To install, reverse the removal procedure.