How to remove and replace the front bumper cover on Mercury Mountaineer?

The first step to replace or remove the front bumper cover on Explorer Sport Trac series and Mountaineer requires headlamp assembly removal. Remove the electrical plugs from fog lamps along with side turn signal lamps on models that have this setup. Secondly you must remove front fender inner splash shield screws and pin-type retainers before proceeding to remove inner splash shields. The removal process calls for unscrewing the 2 bolts found under the bumper cover together with removing 6 scrivets that support the grille-to-grille opening panel. The fender clips stay with the front fender but you can use a flat-blade screwdriver to unlock the tabs which are attached to the bumper cover. The Mountaineer bumper cover upper screws must be removed first before rotating its bottom section upward while pressing down on the top portion until all 3 locking tabs disengage. Reinstallation of the front bumper cover requires following the reverse order of uninstallation.

How to service and repair the front bumper cover on Mercury Mountaineer?

You should start repairs of front bumper cover on Explorer and Mountaineer by removing the headlamp assemblies first. Any equipment requiring a connector for the fog lamp or side turn signal lamp needs to be disconnected for the following procedure. You must unscrew both screws and pin-type retainers that attach the front fender inner splash shields before taking out the shields. The service requires removal of 2 bolts at the bumper cover base while unscrewing 6 grille opening-to-grille opening panel scrivets. Utilize a flat-blade screwdriver to separate the locking tabs of the fender clips from the bumper cover because these clips will detach alongside the front fender. The Mountaineer requires removal of upper screws on the bumper cover along with other steps. Press the bottom part of the front bumper cover upward as you apply pressure at the top surface to free its 3 locking tabs. Conclude by uninstalling the front bumper cover then follow the removal steps in reverse to install it.

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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover, Front Part Number: 6L9Z-17D957-DAPTM
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- Other Name: Cover; Bumper Cover, Front
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Face Bar, Rear Part Number: YL2Z-17906-BAA
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- Other Name: Bumper Assembly - Rear; Bumper Face Bar, Rear; Bumper
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: F87Z-17906-AA
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover, Black, Front Part Number: YL2Z-17757-DAA
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- Other Name: Bumper Assembly - Front; Bumper Face Bar, Front; Bumper
- Manufacturer Note: Primed, Sport-w/small wheel lip mouldings
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
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- 1997 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Face Bar, Rear Part Number: XL2Z-17906-CA
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- Other Name: Bumper; Bumper Face Bar, Rear
- Position: Rear
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- 1999-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Face Bar, Rear Part Number: XL2Z-17906-BA
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- Other Name: Bumper; Bumper Face Bar, Rear
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover Part Number: XL2Z-17757-BA
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- Other Name: Cover
- Manufacturer Note: Cover only - (paint to match)
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Mercury Mountaineer | Base | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover Part Number: 1L2Z-17K835-YB
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- Other Name: Cover
- Manufacturer Note: Paint to match
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- 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover Part Number: 1L2Z-17K835-XB
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Mercury Mountaineer Bumper Cover Part Number: 1L2Z-17D957-UA
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer | Base, Convenience, Luxury, Premier | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Bumper Cover, Front
6L9Z-17D957-DAPTM
Q: How to remove and replace the front bumper cover on Mercury Mountaineer?
A:
The first step to replace or remove the front bumper cover on Explorer Sport Trac series and Mountaineer requires headlamp assembly removal. Remove the electrical plugs from fog lamps along with side turn signal lamps on models that have this setup. Secondly you must remove front fender inner splash shield screws and pin-type retainers before proceeding to remove inner splash shields. The removal process calls for unscrewing the 2 bolts found under the bumper cover together with removing 6 scrivets that support the grille-to-grille opening panel. The fender clips stay with the front fender but you can use a flat-blade screwdriver to unlock the tabs which are attached to the bumper cover. The Mountaineer bumper cover upper screws must be removed first before rotating its bottom section upward while pressing down on the top portion until all 3 locking tabs disengage. Reinstallation of the front bumper cover requires following the reverse order of uninstallation.
Bumper Cover
6L9Z-17K835-CAPTM
Q: How to service and repair the front bumper cover on Mercury Mountaineer?
A:
You should start repairs of front bumper cover on Explorer and Mountaineer by removing the headlamp assemblies first. Any equipment requiring a connector for the fog lamp or side turn signal lamp needs to be disconnected for the following procedure. You must unscrew both screws and pin-type retainers that attach the front fender inner splash shields before taking out the shields. The service requires removal of 2 bolts at the bumper cover base while unscrewing 6 grille opening-to-grille opening panel scrivets. Utilize a flat-blade screwdriver to separate the locking tabs of the fender clips from the bumper cover because these clips will detach alongside the front fender. The Mountaineer requires removal of upper screws on the bumper cover along with other steps. Press the bottom part of the front bumper cover upward as you apply pressure at the top surface to free its 3 locking tabs. Conclude by uninstalling the front bumper cover then follow the removal steps in reverse to install it.