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Inspired by a couple of other brave souls on here, I ordered the mesh style aftermarket grille and just installed it this past Saturday.
Full disclosure, I still need to do some cosmetic work where the camera and "squirter" come through the front of the grille. However, both work properly as does the open/close button. I used a big ole drill bit followed by a dremel to shape the opener for the "squirter." I got impatient and wanted to see everything work, plus it was ungodly hot outside. I'll fix up the details later.
Here's a link to the grille, includes the FORD letters: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806602147593.html
Here's where I got the blue LEDs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GFD91BZ?th=1
The process wasn't too bad. After painting and installing the letters on the new grille, I took off the old one following the instructions from another thread. First, take off the two L-shaped plastic trim panels on the inside of the frunk lid; these are held on by poppers. Next, take off the 6 (or 7) 10mm bolts along the bottom of the frunk lid; the grille cover will come off with a little pulling. Be sure to unplug the open/close button, squirter, and front camera before yanking too hard.
Next, I removed the camera/squirter mount so that I could "transfer" it to the new grille. I use the term transfer loosely because there is no mount on the new grille.
I used some plywood and epoxy to create a new base for the camera/squirter mount. I then used the mount to drill out holes for the camera and squirter.
I had to use a little foam square to help the camera protrude sufficiently.
Again, the camera and squirter work and I'm pleased with the overall appearance. But I do need to touch up the little details around the openings. That'll be a job for a cooler day.
Full disclosure, I still need to do some cosmetic work where the camera and "squirter" come through the front of the grille. However, both work properly as does the open/close button. I used a big ole drill bit followed by a dremel to shape the opener for the "squirter." I got impatient and wanted to see everything work, plus it was ungodly hot outside. I'll fix up the details later.
Here's a link to the grille, includes the FORD letters: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806602147593.html
Here's where I got the blue LEDs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09GFD91BZ?th=1
The process wasn't too bad. After painting and installing the letters on the new grille, I took off the old one following the instructions from another thread. First, take off the two L-shaped plastic trim panels on the inside of the frunk lid; these are held on by poppers. Next, take off the 6 (or 7) 10mm bolts along the bottom of the frunk lid; the grille cover will come off with a little pulling. Be sure to unplug the open/close button, squirter, and front camera before yanking too hard.
Next, I removed the camera/squirter mount so that I could "transfer" it to the new grille. I use the term transfer loosely because there is no mount on the new grille.
I used some plywood and epoxy to create a new base for the camera/squirter mount. I then used the mount to drill out holes for the camera and squirter.
I had to use a little foam square to help the camera protrude sufficiently.
Again, the camera and squirter work and I'm pleased with the overall appearance. But I do need to touch up the little details around the openings. That'll be a job for a cooler day.
