Remove bumper

[uditha]

hi, i have a 04' explorer xlt and im trying to find instructions on how to remove the front bumper, unable to find anything. does anyone have any pictures or instructions or links on how to take it off?

 

[96firephoenix]

It's pretty simple, but I don't have pictures:

• 2 screws from the bumper to the wheel liner inside the fender (phillips or 7mm)
  • if you plan to drive for any time without the bumper cover installed, you'll need to take off 2 more screws and 2 push-pins to fully remove the wheel liner.
• 2 bolts from the bumper into the fender - you'll need a 3 inch extension for the aft bolt, and no extension for the foreward bolt, and the bolts or the nutclips might be prone to breaking. (10mm, I think)
  
• 2 small bolts under the front lip. Again, prone to breaking. (7mm)
• If you've got fog lamps, you'll need to undo the electrical connectors.
  
• 4 retainer clips across the top of the bumper cover - these are built into the plastic, and you just need to push down on the top of the bumper.
  
  • They are roughly under the middle of each headlight, and about 6in. away from the centerline.
    
  • I found it most helpful to remove all the screws, then pull out on the bottom edge at one side, while pushing down on the top of the bumper cover.

 

[swshawaii]

front-bumper-removal-and-installation.pdf

 

[uditha]

thanks for giving that information and the PDF file, its helpful. im going to try and take it out this weekend and see how it goes. will post of the results.