removing the front bumper

[pnyklr]

How much of a PITA is it anyone have a ford diagram of it all apart

 

[Wicked One]

Not bad, just a but load of screws.

 

[pnyklr]

do I have to take the headlights off ? I got a few free days before work with no $$ so I figured I would attempt it

 

[Wicked One]

Yep. The headlights are attached to the bumper core (the white thing in the first pic where the headlights go). If you are getting a new cover, get the core also, the stock is riveted in.

Trying to remember.

1) open hood
2) remove headlights
3)Remove wheels, should be #1 but.
4) under the hood you will see the bolts on the fender and along the front.
5) under the car in front of fender, there are support bars. Just remove the bolts on the front bumper and leave the support on the fender.
6) repeat step 5 on other side.
7) unplug any rogue wiring, fogs, turn etc.
8) Whole assembly should pull right off without much force.

If I forgot something you will see it, but I think that was it.

#3 is optional, but makes life easier.

 

[pnyklr]

I just want to do it for the stupid emblem since I got cut two days from my part time job I figure find something to do that doesnt involve me spending $$

 

[Wicked One]

Oh, in that case. You screwed, cause you cant get behind the oval. It is blocked by the core. Better off just getting some 3m double sided trim tape, the grey stuff. Shit, if my rear spoiler sides are held on with it, I am sure it will hold on a small emblem on the nose.

 

[pnyklr]

I have some double sided 3m tape I also have the emblem glue I guess I'll look at it again tomorrow

 

[1990_LX]

I have mine off, I opened the hood, pulled the lights, drilled out the rivets, then unbolted it from the fenders and detached the supports and that was about it. Doing all of this for the emblem is definitely not worth it in my opinion.