Ford 5T5Z-17D957-AAB
Bumper Cover, Front

The front bumper cover service and repair of Five Hundred and Montego requires technicians to first remove their scrivets and bolts but they need to tighten bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in) after installation. The next step consists of removing three lower retainers and six wheel house screws while installing them with 2 Nm (18 lb-in) torque. You need to remove the electrical connector from the fog lamps when the vehicle has this equipment. When removing the bumper cover it is necessary to first pull the rearward upper section outward to detach it from the fender. A thorough check of bumper cover mounting reinforcements should happen after removal. Replace these components in case any damage is detected. The completion process requires following the opposite steps used during removal to reinstall the components.

Service and repair procedures for the front bumper cover on Five Hundred and Montego vehicles demand initial separation of the two front bumper cover scrivets and two front bumper cover bolts before finally tightening bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in) torque value. You should remove the four front bumper cover wheel house screws while installing them with a torque of 2 Nm (18 lb-in). Remove the fog lamp electrical connector when fog lamps exist on the vehicle. Unprotruding the upper rear portion of the bumper cover will reveal fender clips that need unclipping before uninstalling the front bumper cover. Check the mounting reinforcements of the bumper cover for damage after removal then replace any poorly damaged parts. Reinstallation should follow the opposite steps of removal.