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.

Front Bumper Cover

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

Front Bumper Cover

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

Front Bumper Cover

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

Front Bumper Cover

5. Remove the four headlamp mounting clips.

Front Bumper Cover

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

Front Bumper Cover

7. Remove the pin-type retainers.

Front Bumper Cover

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

Front Bumper Cover

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

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

Front Bumper Cover

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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