Front Bumper: Disassembly

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Disassembly
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NOTE: The disassembly procedure may contain assembly details.
  1. Remove the front bumper. Refer to: Front BumperΒ .
  2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the side air deflectors.
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  3. Remove the pin-type retainers from the front of the center support.
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  4. Remove the screws and the center support.
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  5. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a CCM.

    Separate the wiring harness guides and position the harness aside.

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  6. NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a CCM.

    Remove the screws and the CCM bracket.

    Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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  7. Disconnect the foglamp electrical connectors, separate the wire harness guides and remove the wiring harness.
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  8. NOTE: On both sides.

    Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper bumper seal.

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  9. NOTE: On both sides.

    Remove bolts, release the tabs and remove the fog lamp assembly.

    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

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  10. NOTE: On both sides.

    Remove bolts and the outer bracket.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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    1. Remove the inner bracket bolts.

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts and the inner bumper bracket assembly.

      Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

    3. NOTE: If required.

      Remove the bolts and separate the inner bumper bracket.

      Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)

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  11. NOTE: On both sides.

    Remove the screws and the end cap.

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  12. Release the tabs and remove the front step plate.
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  13. Remove the screws and the front bumper air deflector.
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