How easy is it to install a new grill and head lights

[agarbs87]

I am buying new head lights and a billet grill for my 1997 ford explorer 2 door. Is it easy to change the grill and head lights? Can you tell me how?

 

[Blee1099]

Very easy. Remove the plastic liner that covers the top of the headlights, hood latch, etc. You will need a 10mm socket & phillips screwdriver. Once that is removed, you will see some screws that hold the side markers in place. Remove the screws that hold that on. Pull the side markers out. You will then see some screws behind where the side markers were that mount the grille to the body. Remove those screws. There are a few metal hold down pins/clips that need to be pushed or removed to get the grille out. Once its off, you will see the adjusters for the headlights. Don't remove them. You will see the headlight is attached to them using some plastic mounts. Using a pair of needle noise pliers, squeeze the plastic clip and then pull the headlight out. Don't forget to unplug everything on the headlight & side markers before removing it. Install in the reverse process.

 

[agarbs87]

Very good details. Thanks

 

[agarbs87]

I just got my new grill. It says in the directions i have to cut my stock grill

 

[huskyfan23]

Yeah, is this the one where you cut out the center of your old one? I love the look of those.

 

[agarbs87]

yeah i would have to cut the grill. It would look good but dont i have to relocate the lever to oven the grill?

 

[agarbs87]

Nevermind about the hood latch i found the extention for it. But i am still pissed i would have to hack my stock grill. On ebay it said easy to install some drilling my be required.