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

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT



Initial words by Up N Fires-- Pictures and also additional text byKingEvil

Getting rid of the grille surround piece.



1. Remove the jack bar above the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

2. Get rid of the screws (They are plastic so I would use a hand screwdriver and not power) from the plastic radiator cover



A few of my screws would not loosen, so I applied higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver and it serviced a lot of them. I broke one off even if I couldn't get it out. When I placed the screws back in, I simply utilized hand pressure and also I didn't have to utilize a screwdriver. I could have to change these with steel screws!



Ford F150 clips being eliminated

3. Get rid of the corner parking lights. They are hung on by one star screw from inside the hood. A little level head could be used if you do not have the right devices.



4. Get rid of all the screws that hang on the Grille border body part. A lot of are on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of as well as 2 lag the corner lights you removed.



Ford F150 grille border

5. Currently here is the most significant discomfort. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shroud that's hung on by plastic pins that enter very easy, however not out easy. I made use of a flat head screwdriver and also got rid of both from the sides that connect to the fender. The pins may obtain a little screwed up yet I had the ability to recycle mine.



You just have to eliminate two from each side. Don't eliminate the pins that remain in the facility of the border. These were a HUGE annoyance for me. I wound up mutilating my pins and also scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this step one bit! I was able to put them back in ok.




6. Under of the grille border someplace between you will see 2 long pieces linking all-time low of the grille surround to a part of the framework. It's hung on by a clip you need to be able to squeeze to launch.




Close-up of grille clip for removal

You need to get to down, behind the grills and also pull upwards on the little plastic clips. Then draw the grille surround outwards from the vehicle.



7. Now you should have the ability to eliminate the entire grille surround with grille consisted of.



Eliminating the Grille from the Grille surround body.

1. I first included some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then made use of a level head screwdriver to pry the clips open. Take care considering that the clips can damage if you pry also difficult



Grille surround removed

2. 2015 ford explorer raptor grill Once it's remove you need to eliminate the FORD oval and place in on the new grille (Note: Mine featured an oval, so I missed this step).



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



4. Double check to make certain all clips are snug before putting the grille border back on the vehicle. Do not what to take it off once again.



Return all components in reverse order.



This was a little bit extra engaged than I assumed it would certainly be, but the results are worth it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once more when I mount my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Fires) for the guidelines as well as the trendy looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any type of concerns.


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