Ford 1L5Z-17906-AA Bumper

The procedure to remove and install the bumper on 2001 and later models should be done by at least two people because it is heavy and awkward to handle. Following the removal of screws and plastic rivets anchoring the valance to the bumper you can pull it backward to detach it. The process of installation follows the exact steps in reverse of removal procedures. The procedure to remove the front bumper starts by opening the hood to free the bolts and retaining clips which secure the radiator grille sight shield. The next step involves pulling off both headlight and parking lamp assemblies before unscrewing three radiator air deflector lower bolts. To access the front bumper cover bolts customers should first use a 10mm socket to remove the three bolts which fasten the splash shields. Inside the wheel wells they need to unbolt the front bumper cover bast on each side. A disconnect of the six locking tabs lets the front bumper cover assembly come out so installation follows the reverse sequence of the disassembly process.

Given its weight and how hard it is to set up, you need at least two people to correctly install or take out the bumper for vehicles built after 2001. Start by taking out the plate light attachment from the bumper. Keep one person holding the bumper as you undo the nuts and wire clip on both sides that attach the bumper to the frame. Keep any spacers out of the way for the reinstall later. First, take off the bumper's brackets, stone guard, and step plate, only if needed. Before replacing the bumper, be sure to take back off the brackets, stone guard, and any other parts from one bumper and put them on the new one. Begin by placing the step pad by locating the center hole of the bumper. Install fasteners loosely, adjust the bumper's position to keep 3/4-inch separation between the body and bumper, and tighten the fasteners firmly after each adjustment. Use a socket set to take out the screws behind each wheel from the splash shield, then drill and remove two bolts after that. Lift up the bumper cover, taking out the rubber footpads on either side first, and unfasten the opposite end. Install by flipping everything back as you took it apart.