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

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT



Original words by Up N Fires-- Images and also additional text byKingEvil

Removing the grille border 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 make use of a hand screwdriver as well as 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 it dealt with most of them. I broke one off even if I couldn't get it out. 2015 dodge ram grille When I put the screws back in, I simply utilized hand pressure and I really did not have to utilize a screwdriver. I may need to replace these with metal screws!



Ford F150 clips being eliminated

3. Remove the corner car parking lights. They are hung on by one celebrity screw from inside the hood. A small flat head could be utilized if you do not have the right tools.



4. Remove all the screws that hold on the Grille border body part. The majority of get on top under the plastic radiator cover you removed and also two lag the edge lights you got rid of.



Ford F150 grille surround

5. Now below is the most significant discomfort. Under the Grille border you have a plastic shadow that's hung on by plastic pins that enter simple, but not out simple. 2015 dodge ram grille I utilized a flat head screwdriver and removed both from the sides that affix to the fender. The pins might get a little ruined however I was able to recycle mine.



You only have to get rid of two from each side. Don't eliminate the pins that are in the facility of the border. These were a HUGE pain in the ass for me. I ended up mutilating my pins as well as scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this step one bit! I had the ability to place them back in ok.



6. Under of the grille surround someplace between you will see two long pieces attaching the bottom of the grille surround to a part of the structure. It's hung on by a clip you ought to be able to press to launch.



Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You need to reach down, behind the grills and also pull upwards on the small plastic clips. Then pull the grille surround in an outward direction from the vehicle.



7. Currently you need to be able to get rid of the entire grille surround with grille included.



Eliminating 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. Take care considering that the clips can damage if you pry too tough



Grille surround removed

2. Once it's eliminate you need to get rid of the FORD oval and put in on the new grille (Note: Mine came with an oval, so I skipped this action).



3. I after that added more lube to the new grille item so it's easy to set up back on the grille surround.



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



Return all parts in reverse order.



This was a little bit extra involved than I believed it would certainly be, however the results deserve it. I'm not looking foward to doing it once more when I place my fog lights behind that grille! Thanks to Brett (Up N Flames) for the guidelines as well as the great looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any type of concerns.
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