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..

Removal and Installation - Engine Front Undershield

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Li..

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Lighting and Siren Control Module

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Main lighting and siren module Remove the bolts and the loadspace floor panel. Torque: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm) Disconnect the lighting and siren control module electrical connectors...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Finish Panel Repair

Repair NOTE: Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by following the steps below. NOTE: Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced...