Lincoln Nautilus: Bumpers / Front Bumper Cover. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front fender moulding.
   Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the fender liner to radiator closeout screws.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts, the push pins and the radiator closeout panel.
   Torque: 27 lb.in (3 Nm)

1. On both sides.
   Remove the push pins, the nuts and position the front of the fender liner aside.
   Torque: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

1. Disconnect the front bumper cover wiring harness electrical connectors.
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the front bumper cover bracket bolts.
   

1. Remove the push pins and the radiator sight shield.
   

1. 
   
   1. Remove the screws and release the tabs.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)
   2. Disengage the alignment tabs on the outside edges of the radiator grille.
      
   3. Release the clips and position the front bumper cover forward.
      

1. If equipped.
   Disconnect the front camera washer hose.
   

1. With the help of an assistant.
   Remove the front bumper cover.
   

Installation

All vehicles

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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).
   

1. 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.

1. Align the 360° camera.
   Refer to: 360 Degree View Camera Alignment (413-13B Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Parking Aid Camera, General Procedures).