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Ford F150 Grille Substitute Directions<br>
Procedure: Changing the stock 'honeycomb' grille with a Harley Davidson 'chrome' grille.

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT



Original words by Up N Fires-- Images and added message byKingEvil

Getting rid of 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 certainly utilize a hand screwdriver as well as not power) from the plastic radiator cover



Several of my screws would not loosen, so I used upward stress with a flathead screwdriver and it worked on the majority of them. I damaged one off even if I couldn't get it out. When I placed the screws back in, I simply made use of hand pressure as well as I didn't have to utilize a screwdriver. I may have to change these with metal screws!



Ford F150 clips being eliminated

3. Remove the corner vehicle parking lights. They are held on by one celebrity screw from inside the hood. A small flat head could be used if you don't have the right tools. 2015 ford explorer grille



4. Get rid of all the screws that hang on the Grille surround body part. The majority of get on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of and two lag the corner lights you eliminated.



Ford F150 grille border

5. Currently right here is the largest pain. Under the Grille border you have a plastic shadow that's hung on by plastic pins that go in very easy, but not out very easy. I utilized a level head screwdriver as well as removed the two 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 only need to remove two from each side. Don't get rid of the pins that remain in the center 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 action one little bit! I was able to place them back in ok.



6. On the bottom of the grille border somewhere in the center you will certainly see two long items attaching 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 press to launch.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You have to get to down, behind the grills and draw upwards on the tiny plastic clips. After that draw the grille surround in an outward direction from the truck.



7. Currently you ought to be able to eliminate the whole grille border with grille included.



Getting rid of the Grille from the Grille border body.

1. I first included some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then utilized a flat head screwdriver to tear the clips open. Be careful given that the clips can damage if you tear as well difficult



Grille surround eliminated

2. Once it's remove you require to eliminate the FORD oval as well as put in on the new grille (Note: Mine came with an oval, so I avoided this step).



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



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



Put back all parts backwards order.



This was a little bit extra engaged than I believed it would certainly be, but the results deserve it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once more when I mount my haze lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Fires) for the instructions and the amazing looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any kind of inquiries.
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