2021 F150 Lariat 502A bumper removal

[jrhoops]

I watched mr_boom5.0 youtube video, he had the grille out but stated in the comments it's not required. I looked under the front end and can see 2 nuts on each side but can't figured how to to get to the other 2 that are more centered. Also, not sure how the bolts come out or are they attached to the bumper permanently/? Any advice or pictures would be appreciated, I am attempting to add a couple washers as a bit of a spacer for the bumper.

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[Doyouevenboost]

I watched mr_boom5.0 youtube video, he had the grille out but stated in the comments it's not required. I looked under the front end and can see 2 nuts on each side but can't figured how to to get to the other 2 that are more centered. Also, not sure how the bolts come out or are they attached to the bumper permanently/? Any advice or pictures would be appreciated, I am attempting to add a couple washers as a bit of a spacer for the bumper.

Grill 100% has to come out, i had my bumper off yesterday.

i have a 502a ecoboost so disregard some of the connections if it doesnt relate to you.



NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the push pin retainers, position aside the air intake duct, and remove the air deflector.

1. NOTE: If equipped.
   Disconnect the electrical connectors and washer hose.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

1. On both sides.
   Remove the 2 screws.
   Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the front bumper upper cover trim panel.
   • Using a flat-blade screwdriver release the locking tabs
     Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

1. Remove the bolts and the pin-type retainer.
   Torque: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)

1. Remove the active grille shutter mounting bolts.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. • Remove the pin-type retainer.
   • Pull up to disengage the locating pins along the top of the grille.
   • Pull forward on center of the grill to remove.

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the radiator grille.
   Refer to: Radiator Grille (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

1. NOTE: The number and location of electrical connectors and retainers will vary depending on option content.
   1. Disconnect the turbocharger bypass valve electrical connector.
2. 1. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
3. 1. Disconnect the front bumper harness electrical connector.
4. 1. Disconnect the lower active grille shutter actuator electrical connector and position the front bumper wiring harness aside.

1. If equipped.
   Release the tabs and remove the license plate bracket.

1. If equipped.
   1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
2. 1. Remove the engine block heater and position the engine block heater wiring harness aside.

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

1. With the help of an assistant.
   Remove the nuts and the front bumper.
   Torque: 76 lb.ft (103 Nm)

 

[jrhoops]

thank you sir, I had the grille of changing the emblem. uncertain if I will do what I am thinking of doing haha

 

[SFD9]

Removed my bumper, did Not have to pull the grill off. Just the trim piece underneath, 2 screws on either side & a bunch of clips.


@Doyouevenboost i see you have ford manuals, can you identify the 4 wires going into my LED fog/drl please?

 

[SFD9]

 

[Doyouevenboost]

Removed my bumper, did Not have to pull the grill off. Just the trim piece underneath, 2 screws on either side & a bunch of clips.


@Doyouevenboost i see you have ford manuals, can you identify the 4 wires going into my LED fog/drl please?

i included the entire headlamp system since its all tied together, and im not sure exactly what you were looking for.

Pin	Circuit	Gauge	Circuit Function	Qualifier
1	CBBA0 (YE-VT)	22	FUSE - 100 OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
2	VLF89 (BU-RD)	20	CTRL MOD. - HEADLAMP # FRONT FOG
3	CLF61 (GY-RD)	22	CTRL MOD. - DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT LEFT
4	GD129 (BK-YE)	16	GROUND - HEADLAMP PANEL/GOR LEFT

 

[SFD9]

Thanks I think that will help.

I’ve got Rigid LED fog lights to replace the factory ones. The problem is it made the check engine light come on because the DRL circuit is open now. Soooo, I got different Rigid Radiance LED lights with a white backlight, To act as the DRL’s and the lower power center to be the fog lights.

It’s using pin 2&4 now I believe, need to hook the backlight up to pin #3 & hoping it makes the CEL go out.

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