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Ford F150 Grille Replacement Recommendations<br>
Procedure: Changing the supply 'honeycomb' grille with a Harley Davidson 'chrome' grille. 2007 ford f150 grille

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT



Original words by Up N Flames-- Images and also extra text byKingEvil

Removing the grille surround item.



1. Get rid of the jack bar over the radiator



Ford F150 Hood Open

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



Several of my screws wouldn't loosen, so I applied higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver as well as it serviced most of them. I damaged one off just because I could not get it out. When I placed the screws back in, I just utilized hand stress as well as I didn't need to use a screwdriver. I may have to replace these with metal screws!



Ford F150 clips being eliminated

3. Remove the edge 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 tools.



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 removed and also two are behind the corner lights you eliminated.




Ford F150 grille border

5. Currently below is the biggest discomfort. Under the Grille surround you have a plastic shroud that's hung on by plastic pins that enter easy, yet not out simple. I made use of a level head screwdriver and also eliminated both from the sides that affix to the fender. The pins may obtain a little screwed up however I was able to recycle mine.



You only have to eliminate two from each side. Don't eliminate the pins that are in the center 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 action one little bit! I had the ability to put them back in ok.



6. Under of the grille surround someplace in the center you will certainly see 2 long pieces connecting the bottom of the grille border to a part of the framework. It's held on by a clip you must have the ability to squeeze to release.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

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



7. Currently you need to have the ability to remove the entire grille border with grille included.



Removing the Grille from the Grille border body.

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



Grille border removed

2. Once it's remove you need to get rid of the FORD oval as well as put in on the brand-new grille (Note: Mine came with an oblong, so I avoided this action).



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



4. Check to ensure all clips are snug prior to placing the grille surround back on the vehicle. Don't what to take it off again.



Put back all components in reverse order.



This was a bit more engaged than I assumed it would be, but the outcomes are worth it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once again when I place my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Flames) for the directions as well as the cool looking grille! Feel free to PM me if you have any type of concerns.

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