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  • Bryant Gilmore posted an update 2 years, 11 months ago

    Operation: Replacing the supply ‘honeycomb’ grille with a Harley Davidson ‘chrome’ grille.

    Subject: 2002 F-150 XLT

    Original words by Up N Flames– Pictures and also additional text byKingEvil

    Removing the grille surround item.

    1. Remove the jack bar above the radiator

    Ford F150 Hood Open

    2. Remove the screws (They are plastic so I would utilize a hand screwdriver and also not power) from the plastic radiator cover

    Some of my screws wouldn’t loosen, so I used upward pressure with a flathead screwdriver and also it worked with a lot of them. I damaged one off even if I could not get it out. When I put the screws back in, I simply used hand pressure and I really did not have to use a screwdriver. I may have to replace these with metal screws! black grill ford explorer

    Ford F150 clips being eliminated

    3. Get rid of the edge car parking lights. They are hung on by one celebrity screw from inside the hood. A little level head could be used if you do not have the right devices.

    4. Eliminate all the screws that hold on the Grille border body component. A lot of get on top under the plastic radiator cover you gotten rid of and also two are behind the corner lights you eliminated.

    Ford F150 grille border

    5. Currently here is the biggest pain. Under the Grille border you have a plastic shroud that’s held on by plastic pins that go in very easy, yet not out easy. I utilized a flat head screwdriver as well as removed both from the sides that affix to the fender. The pins may get a little messed up but I had the ability to reuse mine.

    You just need to get rid of two from each side. Don’t remove the pins that remain in the center of the border. These were a HUGE annoyance for me. I ended up mutilating my pins and also scraped up my bumper a little. I did not like this step one little bit! I was able to put them back in ok.

    6. Under of the grille border someplace in the center you will see 2 lengthy items connecting all-time low of the grille border to a part of the framework. It’s held on by a clip you ought to have the ability to press to launch.

    Close-up of grille clip for elimination

    You have to reach down, behind the grills and pull upwards on the small plastic clips. Then draw the grille surround outwards from the vehicle.

    7. Currently you should be able to remove the entire grille surround with grille consisted of.

    Getting rid of the Grille from the Grille surround body.

    1. I first added some lube to the plastic clips that hold the grille on. I then used a flat head screwdriver to pry the clips open. Beware since the clips can damage if you pry also tough

    Grille surround removed

    2. Once it’s remove you require to remove the FORD oval and place in on the new grille (Note: Mine featured an oval, so I missed this action).

    3. I after that included even more lube to the brand-new grille piece so it’s simple to install back on the grille surround.

    4. Double check to see to it all clips are tight prior to putting the grille surround back on the vehicle. Don’t what to take it off once again.

    Return all components in reverse order.

    This was a little bit extra involved than I believed it would be, yet the outcomes 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 Fires) for the instructions as well as the cool looking grille! Do not hesitate to PM me if you have any kind of inquiries.