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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1249Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1567Sizer, Teflon SealTKIT-2010C-FLM
303-300
(T87C-6565-A)
Set, Valve Spring CompressorTKIT-1988-FESTIVAT88C-1000-STTKIT-1988-TRACERTKIT-2009TC-F
303-350
(T89P-6565-A)
Compressor, Valve SpringTKIT-1990-LMHTKIT-1989-FTKIT-1989-FMTKIT-1989-FLM
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
Position the rear seat cushion to the full forward position.
Position the carpet aside to access the seatbelt anchor.
Remove the bolt and position the seatbel..