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:
Removal
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Position the rear door weatherstrip aside.
Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
Position the front seat in the full forward position...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
308-095Installer, Input Shaft Bearing
308-109Socket, Guide Sleeve
Spring Compressor
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems...