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
NOTE:
Roof removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
Depower the SRS.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering (501-20B)
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Remove the roof opening panel frame...
DTC Chart: DDM
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
DDM
DTC Chart
DTC
Description
Action
B1C03:23
Memory #1 Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoi..