Need advice from an auto body mechanic

[Aiden Hepburn]

Does anyone have link to a how to video or instructions on how to remove the Grille Header Panel from a 1999 Explorer. Does the front bumper need to be removed first? Ty

 

[Runnin'OnEmpty]

The grill surround (with grill) comes off easily without bumper removal. First remove the
black plastic top cover, which will expose the screws and clips that have to be loosened.

I removed mine several years ago to install a billet grill, and don't recall any particular
difficulties. This was on a 2000, but the 1999 is identical as far as I know...

 

[Aiden Hepburn]

Yes, the grille came off easy, what need to remove now the grille header panel, it sits behind the grille, its the piece the grille mounts on to.

 

[EB4X]

Here's vid for half the process...

 

[Aiden Hepburn]

Here's vid for half the process...

i was able to remove the grill without any issues, what i need to remove now, is the piece that the grill was bolted to. On another forum i found out that apparently there is are two 8mm bolts inside each wheel well that has to be removed.

 

[toypaseo]

Some helpful posts...

Header Panel Removal - How to?
Remove Header Panel Grill Opening