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Ford F150 Grille Replacement Instructions<br>
Operation: Replacing the stock 'honeycomb' grille with a Harley Davidson 'chrome' grille.

Topic: 2002 F-150 XLT



Initial words by Up N Flames-- Pictures and extra text byKingEvil

Eliminating the grille surround piece.



1. Eliminate the jack bar over the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

2. Remove the screws (They are plastic so I would utilize a hand screwdriver and not power) from the plastic radiator cover



Several of my screws wouldn't unscrew, so I used higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver as well as it serviced the majority of them. I broke one off even if I couldn't get it out. When I put the screws back in, I just made use of hand stress and also I really did not have to make use of a screwdriver. I might have to change these with steel screws!



Ford F150 clips being removed

3. Get rid of the edge car park lights. They are held on by one star screw from inside the hood. A small level head could be used if you do not have the right tools.



4. Get rid of all the screws that hang on the Grille surround body component. 04 f150 black grill Many get on top under the plastic radiator cover you removed as well as two are behind the edge lights you eliminated.



Ford F150 grille surround

5. Currently below is the greatest discomfort. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shadow that's held on by plastic pins that go in simple, but not out easy. I made use of a level head screwdriver and got rid of both from the sides that attach to the fender. The pins might get a little screwed up but I had the ability to reuse mine.



You just have to remove two from each side. Don't get rid of the pins that remain in the facility of the surround. These were a HUGE pain in the ass for me. I ended up mutilating my pins and scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this action one bit! I had the ability to put them back in ok.



6. On the bottom of the grille border someplace in the center you will certainly see two lengthy items connecting the bottom of the grille surround to a part of the framework. It's held on by a clip you must be able to press to launch.



Close-up of grille clip for removal


You have to get to down, behind the grills as well as draw upwards on the tiny plastic clips. After that draw the grille border outwards from the truck.



7. Currently you need to have the ability to remove the entire grille border with grille consisted of.



Eliminating the Grille from the Grille surround body.

1. I first added some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then made use of a flat head screwdriver to pry the clips open. Beware given that the clips can break if you tear also hard



Grille border eliminated

2. Once it's eliminate you need to remove the FORD oval and put in on the brand-new grille (Note: Mine included an oval, so I skipped this action).




3. I after that included more lube to the new grille item so it's easy to mount back on the grille surround.



4. Double check to ensure all clips are snug prior to putting the grille border back on the vehicle. Do not what to take it off once more.



Return all components backwards order.



This was a little bit more involved than I assumed it would be, however the outcomes deserve it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once again when I place my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Fires) for the instructions as well as the great looking grille! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.


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