Lincoln Nautilus: Bumpers / Front Bumper. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the CCM .
Refer to: Cruise Control Module (CCM) (419-03B Cruise Control -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering, Removal and
Installation).
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Remove the horn.
Refer to: Horn (413-06 Horn, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
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Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector.
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Separate the ambient air temperature sensor from the grille opening panel.
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Separate the front bumper wiring harness guides and position the front bumper wiring harness aside.
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper energy absorber.
Vehicles equipped with active grille shutter
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Remove the active grille shutter assembly.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles not equipped with active grille shutters
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Remove the grille opening panel bolts.
Torque:
1.:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
2.:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the grille opening panel.
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Remove the lower washer reservoir screw.
Torque:
28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
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Support the lower radiator support.
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Remove the bolts from the lower radiator support.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Lower the lower radiator support for clearance to the front bumper.
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Remove the front bumper nuts.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (24 Nm)
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Remove the front bumper adjuster assemblies.
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Remove the front bumper adjuster bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the front bumper adjusters.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the front bumper.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
RTM
3
PATS front antenna
4
Keyless entry rear antenna
5
Door handle antennas (exterior front door handles)
6
Passive key backup starting location
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Trailer Towing Connector (If Equipped)
When attaching the trailer wiring connector
to your vehicle, only use a proper fitting
connector that works with the vehicle and
trailer functions.
Note: Install the waterproof protection cap
back onto the trailer towing connector
whenever it is not in use. This helps to
prevent water damage and trailer towing
connector malfunction.
Note: You cannot u..