Removal and Replacement

Bumper Cover - Front, Taurus, Sable

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 2 front bumper cover scrivets.

3. Remove the 2 front bumper cover bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

4. Remove the 6 front bumper cover wheel house screws.
- To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

5. Remove the 4 bolts positioned under the front section of the bumper cover.

6. Disconnect the fog lamps electrical connector.

7. If equipped, disconnect the front side marker lamp electrical connector.

8. NOTE: The rearward upper of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the fender.

Remove the front bumper cover.

9. Inspect the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements.





10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.