Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Front Bumper Cover

Removal and Installation

NOTE: Mustang shown, GT and Cobra similar.

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator upper sight shield.

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2. Remove the two pin-type retainers (one each side).

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3. Remove the four front bumper cover nuts (two each side).

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4. Remove the lower bumper cover pin-type retainers.

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5. Remove the four headlamp mounting clips.

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6. Disconnect the parking lamp and the headlamp electrical connectors (two each) and remove the two headlamps.

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7. Remove the pin-type retainers.

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8. If equipped, remove the pin-type retainers.

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9. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

10. Lift up on the tabs and remove the front bumper cover.

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11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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