Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Home >> Ford >> 2012 >> Explorer FWD V6-3.5L >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Body and Frame >> Bumper >> Front Bumper >> Service and Repair >> Bumper - Front
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Bumper - Front




Bumper - Front

Removal

1. Remove the front bumper cover. REFER to Bumper Cover - Front .

2. NOTE: The front bumper beam is tack-welded in assembly. It is not necessary to re-weld for installation.
Remove the 4 bolts each side and remove the front bumper beam.





Installation

1. NOTE: If weld removal was necessary during removal, restore corrosion protection to all components before installation. REFER to Restoring Corrosion Protection Following Repair .
Position the front bumper beam to the vehicle and loosely install 1 bolt on each side.





2. Install the remaining bolts.
- Tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).





3. Install the front bumper cover. REFER to Bumper Cover - Front .

pro multis · About Operation CHARM