RE: Any How To's on Headlamp and Grille replacement.
Well.... got it done.... not to bad of a job... I disconnected the negative cable from the battery, though it is not mentioned to do so for headlight replacement. I also had to replace a coil on plug, and it is required for that.
Pulled the old headlights out 3 bolts and a sheet metal screw, and about 5 electrical connecters per side to undo.... bought some 9005ST silver stars for the High Beams at AutoZone also... $43 for the pair.
Swapped out the High Beam bulbs in the new Assemblies (about $210 each plus shipping from Max at 5 Star Ford.
Then tackled the Grille, yep... whole bumper cover has to come off.
I was very leary, but determined... so I went for it...
Have to remove the lower plastic shroud underneath the front end.. 4 bolts 6 small sheet metal screws and one larger screw in the front center...then remove the screws from the front of the inner fender panels.2 each side..(note turn wheels to hard lock one direction for easy access to these screws, I did not, and had to reconnect battery and turn them) . then remove 4 nuts on top of grille assembly, the 2 nuts on each side behind the marker lights, can do this without removing the headlights... but easier with them out and since I was replacing them, they were already out.
The Bumper cover then just slides forward and off the car. I did all this alone.. would be quicker and easier with a helper.
Once the bumper cover is off, there are 4 sheet metal screws holding the grille to it in a black rubber/plastic shroud thing, remove them and the grille comes off, I wanted a Chrome Grille to dress up the front of the car so ordered it also from Max at 5 Star Ford ..$186 plus shipping.
Reverse everything for the reinstall, the bumper cover has some slots below the headlights it has to fit in, and would be difficult to do so with the headlight assemblies in.
I have some pics to post, however having trouble connecting to
ftp://mark8.org.... whenever I get access will post pics of the before, during and after...
Rex
98 White Pearlescent LSC / 02 Silver Mustang Premium GT
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