Ford Ecosport: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Front Bumper Cover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
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Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
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Remove the headlamp.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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NOTE:
LH side only.
Detach the wiring harness retainer and disconnect the fog lamp wiring harness electrical connector.
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NOTE:
RH side only.
Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer.
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Release the tabs and position the hood lock handle aside.
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If equipped.
Remove the trim pin and position the air inlet tube aside.
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Remove the front bumper cover screws and push pins.
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Remove the front bumper cover to air deflector bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts and front bumper cover.
Torque:
42 lb.in (4.8 Nm)
Installation
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Install the front bumper cover and thighten the bolts in sequence shown.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Knife
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Steps in the removal procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure that new bolts are installed...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If servicing the RH (right-hand) tie rod, both bellows boots must be removed.
Remove the steering gear boot.
Refer to: Steering Gear Boot (211-02 Power Steering, Removal and Installation)...