Grille: Service and Repair

RADIATOR GRILLE - Explorer

XLT Shown, All Other Trim Levels Similar:

Removal and Installation

XLS only
1. Remove the LH and RH headlamp assemblies.







2. Using the headlamp openings for access, remove the 4 grille retaining nuts.







3. Remove the 6 upper grille scrivets.







4. Carefully release the 3 lower grille clips and remove the grille assembly.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

XLT, Limited and Eddie Bauer
6. Remove the front bumper cover.







7. Remove the 2 grille-to-bumper cover screws.







8. Remove the front bumper isolator and absorber.
1. Remove the 2 pushpins.
2. Remove the 2 nuts.







9. Remove the 4 scrivets.
10. Carefully release the 14 clips and remove the grille assembly from the bumper cover.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.