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

Topic: 2002 F-150 XLT



Initial words by Up N Fires-- Pictures and also added message byKingEvil

Eliminating the grille border item.



1. Remove the jack bar above the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

2. Remove the screws (They are plastic so I would certainly make use of a hand screwdriver as well as not power) from the plastic radiator cover



Some of my screws wouldn't loosen, so I used higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver and also it dealt with the majority of them. I broke one off just because I couldn't get it out. When I put the screws back in, I just used hand stress and also I really did not need to utilize a screwdriver. I might have to change these with metal screws!



Ford F150 clips being removed

3. Get rid of the edge car parking lights. They are hung on by one celebrity screw from inside the hood. A little flat head could be used if you do not have the right tools.



4. Get rid of all the screws that hold on the Grille surround body part. Most are on top under the plastic radiator cover you eliminated as well as 2 lag the corner lights you removed.



Ford F150 grille border

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



You just need to eliminate two from each side. Don't remove 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 also 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 surround someplace in the middle you will certainly see 2 lengthy items linking all-time low of the grille border to a part of the structure. https://qdcnct-autoparts.com/collections/explorer It's held on by a clip you should have the ability to squeeze to launch.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination


You need 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 should have the ability to get rid of the entire grille border with grille included.



Eliminating the Grille from the Grille surround body.

1. I first included some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I after that made use of a flat head screwdriver to pry the clips open. Beware because the clips can break if you pry too tough



Grille surround removed

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



3. I after that included even more lube to the new grille piece so it's simple to set up back on the grille border.



4. Double check to see to it all clips are tight before placing the grille surround back on the vehicle. Don't what to take it off again.



Return all parts backwards order.



This was a little much more engaged than I assumed it would be, yet the results are worth it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once more when I install my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Flames) for the instructions and also the trendy looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any inquiries.

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