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

Topic: 2002 F-150 XLT



Original words by Up N Flames-- Images as well as extra message byKingEvil

Removing the grille surround item.



1. Remove the jack bar over the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

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



Some of my screws would not unscrew, so I applied upward pressure with a flathead screwdriver and also it dealt with most of them. I broke one off just because I couldn't get it out. When I put the screws back in, I simply made use of hand stress as well as I didn't need to use a screwdriver. I may have to replace these with steel screws!



Ford F150 clips being removed

3. Eliminate the edge auto parking lights. They are held on by one star screw from inside the hood. A little flat head could be made use of if you do not have the right tools.



4. Get rid of all the screws that hang on the Grille surround body component. Most are on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of and 2 lag the edge lights you eliminated.



Ford F150 grille border

5. Now here is the largest pain. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shadow that's held on by plastic pins that enter very easy, but not out simple. I utilized a level head screwdriver as well as removed the two from the sides that affix to the fender. The pins might get a little ruined however I was able to recycle mine.




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



6. On the bottom of the grille surround somewhere in the middle you will see two lengthy items linking all-time low of the grille border to a part of the framework. It's hung on by a clip you must have the ability to press to release.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You have to get to down, behind the grills and also pull upwards on the tiny plastic clips. Then draw the grille surround in an outward direction from the vehicle. 2022 ford explorer grill



7. Now you ought to have the ability to get rid of the entire grille surround with grille included.



Removing the Grille from the Grille border body.

1. I initially added some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I after that utilized a flat head screwdriver to tear the clips open. Beware because the clips can break if you pry also tough



Grille border removed

2. Once it's eliminate you require to eliminate the FORD oval and also place in on the brand-new grille (Note: Mine came with an oblong, so I skipped this action).



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



4. Check to see to it all clips are tight prior to placing the grille border back on the vehicle. Do not what to take it off again.



Put back all parts in reverse order.



This was a bit more involved than I thought it would be, however the outcomes are worth it. I'm not looking foward to doing it again when I mount my haze lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Flames) for the instructions and also the great looking grille! Feel free to PM me if you have any type of concerns.

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