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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1467 (BUMPER SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONBUMPER COVER - FRONT
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic

Bumper Cover - Front

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Bumper Cover - Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side).
  3. Remove the 6 fender splash shield screws (3 each side).
  4. Remove the 4 lower air deflector screws.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Air Deflector Screws
    G06271623Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.

    Fusion only 

  7. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.

    Milan only 

  8. Remove the side marker lamp. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.

    All vehicles 

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