Activity

Operation: Changing the stock ‘honeycomb’ grille with a Harley Davidson ‘chrome’ grille.

Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT

Initial words by Up N Flames– Pictures as well as added message byKingEvil

Removing the grille surround piece.

1. Eliminate the jack bar over the radiator

Ford F150 Hood Open

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

A few of my screws would not loosen, so I applied higher pressure with a flathead screwdriver and also it worked with the majority of them. I damaged one off just because I could not get it out. When I placed the screws back in, I simply utilized hand pressure as well as I really did not need to utilize a screwdriver. I might have to replace these with metal screws! 2019 ford f150 chrome grill

Ford F150 clips being eliminated

3. Get rid of the edge 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 tools.

4. Get rid of all the screws that hang on the Grille surround body part. Most are on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of and 2 are behind the edge lights you eliminated.

Ford F150 grille border

5. Now here is the biggest discomfort. Under the Grille border you have a plastic shadow that’s held on by plastic pins that enter simple, however not out simple. I utilized a flat head screwdriver and also removed both from the sides that connect to the fender. The pins may get a little messed up yet I was able to recycle mine.

You just need to remove 2 from each side. Don’t get rid of the pins that remain in the center of the border. 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 was able to put them back in ok.

6. Under of the grille surround somewhere in the middle you will see 2 long items linking the bottom of the grille border to a part of the framework. It’s hung on by a clip you need to be able to press to release.

Close-up of grille clip for elimination

You need to reach down, behind the grills as well as pull upwards on the little plastic clips. After that draw the grille surround in an outward direction from the truck.

7. Currently you must have the ability to remove the whole grille surround 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 after that made use of a level head screwdriver to tear the clips open. Beware given that the clips can damage if you pry too difficult

Grille surround removed

2. Once it’s eliminate you need to remove the FORD oval and also put in on the brand-new grille (Note: Mine came with an oblong, so I avoided this action).

3. I after that included more lube to the new grille item so it’s very easy to mount back on the grille surround.

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

Put back all components in reverse order.

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