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Ford F150 Grille Replacement Directions<br>
Operation: Changing the supply 'honeycomb' grille with a Harley Davidson 'chrome' grille.

Topic: 2002 F-150 XLT



Initial words by Up N Flames-- Photos and also additional message byKingEvil

Eliminating the grille surround item.




1. Get rid of the jack bar above the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

2. 2005 f150 mesh grill Get rid of the screws (They are plastic so I would certainly use a hand screwdriver as well as not power) from the plastic radiator cover



A few of my screws wouldn't unscrew, so I applied higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver and also it serviced the majority of them. I damaged one off even if I could not get it out. When I placed the screws back in, I just used hand stress and also I didn't have to make use of a screwdriver. I may need to change these with steel screws!



Ford F150 clips being gotten rid of

3. Remove the corner car park lights. They are hung on by one star screw from inside the hood. A small level head could be utilized if you don't have the right devices.



4. Remove all the screws that hang on the Grille surround body component. The majority of are on top under the plastic radiator cover you removed as well as 2 are behind the corner lights you got rid of.



Ford F150 grille border

5. Currently right here is the greatest discomfort. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shroud that's hung on by plastic pins that go in very easy, but not out simple. I utilized a flat head screwdriver as well as got rid of both from the sides that connect to the fender. The pins may get a little ruined but I was able to recycle mine.



You just have to get rid of 2 from each side. Do not eliminate the pins that are in the facility of the border. These were a HUGE pain in the ass for me. I wound up mutilating my pins and scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this step one little bit! I was able to put them back in ok.



6. On the bottom of the grille surround someplace in the center you will certainly see 2 long items linking the bottom of the grille border to a part of the frame. It's hung on by a clip you must be able to squeeze to launch.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You need to reach down, behind the grills as well as pull upwards on the little plastic clips. Then draw the grille surround outwards from the truck.



7. Now you must have the ability to remove the whole grille surround with grille included.



Eliminating the Grille from the Grille surround body.

1. I initially added some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then utilized a level head screwdriver to pry the clips open. Be careful since the clips can damage if you tear too tough



Grille border removed

2. Once it's eliminate you require to remove the FORD oval as well as place in on the new grille (Note: Mine featured an oblong, so I missed this action).



3. I after that added more lube to the brand-new grille piece so it's very easy to mount back on the grille border.



4. Check to ensure all clips are snug before putting the grille border back on the truck. Do not what to take it off again.



Return all parts backwards order.




This was a bit much more engaged than I assumed it would certainly be, yet the outcomes are worth it. I'm not looking foward to doing it again when I mount my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Fires) for the directions and the awesome looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any type of questions.


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