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13.
NOTE: 4.6L 2V shown; 3.8L and 4.6L 4V similar.
Remove the front lower cable harness bracket nuts.
14. Pull the harness assembly downward until it clears the engine/radiator area.
15. NOTE: 4.6L 2V shown; 3.8L and 4.6L 4V similar.
Remove the right engine mount cable harness bracket nut.
16. Remove the cover from the starter solenoid connections. Klj . 4 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Front End Body Panels
The front end body panel components consist of the following:
zair deflectors
z cowl grille
z fenders
z fender splash shields
z hood
z hood hinges
z hood weatherstrip
z radiator grille opening panel
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Remove the lower fender bolts and, if equipped, remove the shims.
6. Through the door opening, remove the inner fender bolts.
7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel to fender bolts.
8. Remove the upper bolts and the fender.
9. NOTE: On the RH fender, feed the antenna cable through the fender opening.
To install, reverse the removal procedure. Klj . 2 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator Grille Opening Panel
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 19 .
2. Remove the eight bolts (four on each side) and the radiator grille opening panel.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Description Nm lb-
in Hood scoop 3 27
Radiator grille screws 6 53
Rear spoiler nuts/screws 9 80
Roof side moulding screws 3 27
Roof side moulding nuts 3 27 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
The exterior trim and ornamentation consists of the following components:
zbody side scoop
z hood scoop (if equipped)
z front spoiler (Mach 1)
z radiator grille
z rear spoiler (if equipped)
z rocker panel moulding
z roof side moulding
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Radiator Grille
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 19 .
2. Remove the screws and the radiator grille.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Front bumper bolts 40 30 —
Rear bumper bolts 23 17 —
Front bumper cover nuts 5 — 44
Rear bumper cover nuts 7 — 62
Exhaust outlet pipe bumper bracket bolts 18 13 —
Rear bumper tongue to frame rail bolts 63 46 —
Rear bumper brace bolts 48 35 —
Intercooler radiator bracket bolts 20 15 — Klj . 1 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Bumper Cover
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
Mustang shown, GT and Cobra similar.
1. Remove the pin- type retainers and the radiator upper sight shield.
2. Remove the two pin- type retainers (one each side).
3. Remove the four front bumper cover nuts (two each side).
4. Remove the lower bumper cover pin- type retainers.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front Bumper
Removal and Installation
All vehicles except Cobra
1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Front Bumper Cover in this
section.
Cobra 2. Remove the charge air cooler. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
All vehicles 3. Remove the two rivets and the front bumper isolator.
Cobra 4. NOTE: The charge air cooler bracket is removed for clarity.
Remove the four bolts and the two intercooler radiator brackets.
All vehicles 5. Remove the bolts and the front bumper.
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Heavy-Duty Riveter
501-
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