Front Grill Removal on 1993

[MikeTEC]

I need to remove the front grill on my 93 EB to gain access to the transmission cooler. What is the best procedure? There are five small phillips screws and plactic washers, and a phillips screw w/o a washer on either side of the five with plastic washers. Should all be removed or are there additional screws underneath? Thanks Mike

 

[914x4sport]

if you remove those plastice screws and that plastic panel, you should have access to the cooler, atleast enough, you know how ford loves to hide things(like spark plugs) But if its not enough, I think you have access to the entire grill, atleast the top part, I dont know if theres screws underneath by the fan shroud area that hold it in place as well...

 

[Nowincolor]

I have a 1993 Explorer. I remove the grill all the time. On mine, there is only two screws on the top of the grill. Once you remove those, you can reach down with a small flat-tip screwdriver and unlatch the two small metal clips holding the bottom side on. I can't remember off the top of my head if it is necessary to remove the shroud or not, I think it is.

Hope this helps.

 

[shamal]

The shroud can stay on, push down on the 2 clips, you can see a small metal upturned edge at the top of the clip next to the front of the engine bay. If you press carefully and pull gently the grill will come off. on mine there is a slot in the top of the grill for the flat blade screwdriver to go down, right over top of the clips.

 

[Rhett]

Be warned, the two clips can be troublesome if you have never done it before.
As was said use a flathead screwdriver to carefully push DOWN on the tab, and at the same time gently but forcefully pulling on the base of the grill with your other hand. Do one clip at a time.

"Gently but forcefully" sounds odd, but it can be done.

 

[shamal]

Well said, exactly what I did and it worked perfectly. I'm always careful with these older plastics and clips etc. Thanks for posting.
I'm going to try to take apart my headlights and reseal them. I'm looking at using the cardboard box and heat gun approach, to 250 degrees and gently pry the lenses off.

 

[Rhett]

Well said, exactly what I did and it worked perfectly. I'm always careful with these older plastics and clips etc. Thanks for posting.
I'm going to try to take apart my headlights and reseal them. I'm looking at using the cardboard box and heat gun approach, to 250 degrees and gently pry the lenses off.

Do you happen to know what kind of glue is used for the headlight lenses?
Or is it simply silicone sealant?

If I re-do my lenses, do you think silicone would work, or would glue be needed to secure the lens to the housing?

 

[shamal]

Type of Glue

The recommended glue is butyl rubber, the compound used in vehicle glass replacement, or as I am, Vinyl Sealant, dries clear, and get the kind that has a high temp capability, ie used for autos. The vinyl is liquid and goes on easy, I am using a warmed up lens and housing as well to ease everything back together