Ford Explorer: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel Grille

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel Grille

Removal

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

Remove the wiper pivot arms.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).

- Remove the retainers.
- Pull the grille upwards and remove the RH side cowl panel grille.

- Remove the retainers and the LH side cowl panel grille.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the wiper linkage assembly. Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal a..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Side Member

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