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1997 Explorer XLT/Eddie Bauer - Frnt. Bumper

1997 EXPLORER XLT/EDDIE BAUER - FRONT BUMPER

1. Hoist vehicle until bumper is at working level.

2. Remove the four (4) screws and two (2) push pins from the lower valance of the radiator and remove valance.

3. Tape the air intake openings in the bumper (Figure 1). Removal of the license plate bracket is not required.

4. Clean excessive dirt from inside and outside the bumper.

5. Spray the edge of the air intake opening and the bumper cover retainer openings with Super Seal Anti-Corrosion Compound.

6. Remove tape and reinstall the radiator lower valance.

7. Lower vehicle.

8. Clean off overspray as needed.