1997-1998 FORD XLT & Lariat Models Only & F-150 & Light Duty F-250 Installation
1. Before beginning installation be sure to wear proper eye protection.
2. Remove the grille shell from the vehicle. Open the hood and remove the black ABS cover from grille to the radiator shroud. Remove the 8 phillips head screws on the retaining clips, lift cover up and remove the retaining clips.
3. Remove the turn signal / parking lamp assemblies by removing the 7MM head bolt at the inside corners behind each lamp. Grasp lamp and pull straight forward to remove. Lift the locking tabs on bulb socket and turn 1/4 turn CCW to remove.
4. Remove the 10 phillips head screws securing the grille shell. Six are located across the top edge of grille and two are located at each side behind the parking / turnsignal lamps.
5. On the F-150 4WD, and the Expedition 2WD and 4WD it will be necessary to remove the black filler beneath the grille shell and above the bumper, under each headlamp. With a flat blade screwdriver, pry down the retaining clips across the bottom of the grille and remove. On the F-150 2WD remove the two clips attaching the filler to fender at each side. NOTE: filler will be removed with grille shell.
6. Reach up throught the bumper opening to the underside of the grille. Depress the metal retainers located 12 inches right and left of center to release the grille from the panel.
7. Gently pull grille shell forward and remove.
INSTALLING THE SPEED GRILLE F-150 & F-250
1. Set the grille shell on a soft, covered, clean work bench or table. Remove the Ford emblem. NOTE: the emblem if desired may be installed in the center of the Speed Grille before installing into the grille shell.
2. Install the Speed Grille insert into the center opening of the grille shell. From the back side mark the location of the attaching clips at the triangular holes of the grille shell, to line up with the holes of the return edges of the Speed Grille insert. Grind or file a notch 3/16″ to 1/4″ deep on the edge.
3. Install clips so that the barbs inside the holes of the grille return edge. Install 6 clips across the top and
5 clips on the bottom. Install clips at each side of the top center, clips at each end and clips between. Install clips at bottom center, clips at each end and clips between. NOTE: Grind notches only deep enough for the barbs to reach holes for a tight grille insert fit.
4. Re-install grille shell on the vehicle with the original fasteners
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