How remove 2002 Ford Explorer header panel

[lasercart]

Can someone tell me how to remove the 2002 Ford Explorer Header Panel. We hit a dear and have to replace grille, header panel, headlights, and side lamps.

Thanks,
Terry

 

[RickOTR]

The grille just unbolts and slides out. However, the header panel is tac welded on so you will have to drill the welds out. Not that difficult.

 

[MONMIX]

Uhhhhh.
Header panel is bolted.
Core support is welded.

 

[lasercart]

Thanks guys. Can you tell me where the bolts are located to remove the header and will I have to go in through the fender well with a long extension for any of those? I dont have to remove the core support do I ?

Thanks,
Terry

 

[RickOTR]

Uhhhhh.
Header panel is bolted.
Core support is welded.

Ahhhh, I stand correct, your right. It's been awhile since I took mine off.

 

[RickOTR]

Thanks guys. Can you tell me where the bolts are located to remove the header and will I have to go in through the fender well with a long extension for any of those? I dont have to remove the core support do I ?

Thanks,
Terry

There are two bolts on each side and two in the middle between the header and radiator support.

Here's a video on how to remove the grille.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_guHI91H08

 

[RickOTR]

Uhhhhh.
Header panel is bolted.
Core support is welded.

Ahhhh, I stand correct, your right. It's been awhile since I took mine off.

 

[MONMIX]

There are two bolts on each side and two in the middle between the header and radiator support.

Here's a video on how to remove the grille.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_guHI91H08

very good video but he as an 02, they are similar but not the same.