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

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT



Original words by Up N Flames-- Pictures as well as additional text byKingEvil

Eliminating the grille surround item.



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



A few of my screws wouldn't unscrew, so I used upward stress with a flathead screwdriver and also it serviced the majority of them. I broke one off just because I couldn't get it out. ford 150 grill When I placed the screws back in, I simply utilized hand stress and I really did not have to utilize a screwdriver. I may have to change these with metal screws!



Ford F150 clips being removed

3. Eliminate the corner car parking lights. They are held on by one star screw from inside the hood. A little flat head could be used if you do not have the right devices.



4. Eliminate all the screws that hold on the Grille border body part. The majority of are on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of and two lag the edge lights you eliminated.



Ford F150 grille surround

5. Currently right here is the most significant discomfort. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shadow that's held on by plastic pins that go in simple, however not out very easy. I used a level head screwdriver and also eliminated the two from the sides that connect to the fender. The pins may obtain a little messed up however I was able to recycle mine.



You only need to eliminate two from each side. Don't get rid of the pins that are in the facility of the surround. These were a HUGE annoyance for me. I ended up mutilating my pins and scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this step one little bit! I was able to place them back in ok.



6. Under of the grille surround someplace in the middle you will certainly see two long pieces linking the bottom of the grille border to a part of the structure. It's hung on by a clip you ought to have the ability to squeeze to release.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You need to reach down, behind the grills and pull upwards on the tiny plastic clips. After that draw the grille surround outwards from the truck.



7. Now you ought to have the ability to eliminate the whole grille border with grille consisted of.



Eliminating the Grille from the Grille surround body.

1. I initially included some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then made use of a flat head screwdriver to tear the clips open. Beware since the clips can break if you pry as well tough



Grille surround gotten rid of

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



3. I then included more lube to the new grille piece so it's easy to set up back on the grille surround.



4. Double check to make sure all clips are snug before placing the grille surround back on the truck. Don't what to take it off once more.



Put back all parts in reverse order.



This was a bit extra engaged than I thought it would certainly be, but the results deserve it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once more when I install my haze lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Flames) for the guidelines as well as the amazing looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any inquiries.
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