Ford Ecosport: Bumpers / Disassembly and Assembly - Front Bumper Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
DISASSEMBLY
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper lower cover.
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper cover.
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On both sides.
Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the retainer and remove the fog lamp wiring harness.
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Drill the rivets, remove the pin-type retainers, release the tabs and remove the speed lip.
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On both sides.
Drill the rivets, release the tabs and remove the front bumper cover assembly.
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On both sides.
Release the tabs and remove the fog lamp bezel.
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On both sides.
Remove the screw and the fog lamp assembly.
Torque:
15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
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Release the tabs and remove the tow hook cover.
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Remove the nuts and the front bumper emblem.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Release the tabs and remove the upper deflector frame.
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Release the tabs and remove the upper radiator grille.
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On both sides.
Drill the rivet and remove the front bumper cover to fender bracket.
ASSEMBLY
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Long Nose Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
DISASSEMBLY
All vehicles
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the rear bumper cover harness electrical connectors...
Other information:
DTC Chart: BCM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
BCM
DTC Chart
DTC
Description
Action
B10F3:11
Left Front Pos..
Inspection and Verification
NOTE:
New front wheel drive halfshafts should not be installed
unless disassembly and inspection reveals unusual wear of parts that are
not available on repair kits.
Inspect front wheel driveshaft joint boots for evidence of cracks, tears or splits.
NOTE:
While inspecting the front wheel driveshaft CV joint boots, watch for
indentations (..