Lincoln Nautilus: Bumpers / Front Bumper Cover. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front fender moulding.
Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fender liner to radiator closeout screws.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Remove the bolts, the push pins and the radiator closeout panel.
Torque:
27 lb.in (3 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the push pins, the nuts and position the front of the fender liner aside.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Disconnect the front bumper cover wiring harness electrical connectors.
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On both sides.
Remove the front bumper cover bracket bolts.
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Remove the push pins and the radiator sight shield.
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Remove the screws and release the tabs.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Disengage the alignment tabs on the outside edges of the radiator grille.
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Release the clips and position the front bumper cover forward.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the front camera washer hose.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Installation
All vehicles
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If replacing the front bumper cover,
Carry out the azimuth and elevation system checks.
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, General Procedures).
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
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If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, Diagnosis and Testing).
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).
Vehicles equipped with 360° camera only.
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Align the 360° camera.
Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment (413-13B Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19)
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Other information:
Item
Description
1
RTM
2
BCM
3
Exterior sounder
4
Keyless entry rear antenna
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-208
(T83T-4676-A)
Installer, Drive Pinion Oil SealTKIT-1983-FTKIT-1983-FLMTKIT-1983-FX
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life GreaseXG-1-E1
ESA-M1C75-B
Removal
Remove the drive pinion flange.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, ..