Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Bumper: Disassembly
For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer toOEM Color Coding
- Remove the front bumper. Refer to: Front BumperΒ .
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the side air deflectors.
- Remove the pin-type retainers from the front of the center support.
- Remove the screws and the center support.
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NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a CCM.
Separate the wiring harness guides and position the harness aside.
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NOTE: On vehicles equipped with a CCM.
Remove the screws and the CCM bracket.
Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
- Disconnect the foglamp electrical connectors, separate the wire harness guides and remove the wiring harness.
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NOTE: On both sides.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper bumper seal.
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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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NOTE: On both sides.
Remove bolts and the outer bracket.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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- Remove the inner bracket bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Remove the bolts and the inner bumper bracket assembly.
Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
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NOTE: If required.
Remove the bolts and separate the inner bumper bracket.
Torque: 42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
- Remove the inner bracket bolts.
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NOTE: On both sides.
Remove the screws and the end cap.
- Release the tabs and remove the front step plate.
- Remove the screws and the front bumper air deflector.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.