Ford Fusion: Bumpers / Front Bumper. Removal and Installation
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts and the lower radiator support.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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If equipped, remove the CCM and bracket.
Refer to: Cruise Control Module (CCM) (419-03A Cruise Control, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headlamp assemblies.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the horn assemblies.
Refer to: Horn (413-06 Horn, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles equipped with active grille shutters
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Remove the active grille shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles not equipped with active grille shutters
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On both sides.
Remove the pin-type retainers and position the radiator side air deflector aside.
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Remove the radiator air deflector.
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Separate the wiring harness from the radiator air deflector.
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
All vehicles
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NOTE:
The bolts are accessed from behind the front bumper brackets.
Remove the bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the front bumper adjuster bolts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Remove the lower front bumper nuts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Remove the upper front bumper nuts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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On both sides.
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Rotate the front bumper upward pivoting on the upper bumper studs.
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Remove the bumper adjusters.
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Remove the front bumper.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the parcel shelf.
Refer to: Parcel Shelf (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and the parcel shelf speaker...