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Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair




Bumper Cover - Front

All vehicles

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side).

3. Remove the 6 fender splash shield screws (3 each side).

4. Remove the 4 lower air deflector screws.





5. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

6. Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.

Fusion only

7. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the radiator grille.

Milan only

8. Remove the side marker lamp. For additional information, refer to Exterior Lighting Service and Repair.

All vehicles

9. NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the bumper cover mounting bracket.

Remove the front bumper cover.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.