How To Replace Upper Grille Cover 1997-2004 Ford F-150

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In this video, we're going to be working with our 1998 Ford F-150. We're going to show you how to remove and replace your vehicle's grille upper cover, which is that plastic trim that goes from the grille to the radiator shroud.

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Here are the items you'll need for this repair: flat head screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver

Remove the tool for your spare tire crank. There are six of these plastic screw type retainers. This one actually belongs in the back on the radiator. There are two of these. We have a few missing here, but you'll remove all of these with a Phillips head screwdriver. Then on the back are these pop clips. Again that one on the front actually belongs over on this side. So you remove the two of them with a trim tool or a flat blade screwdriver by popping up on the center piece.

As for the rest, with little to no pressure, you want to hold the base and spin the Philips head screw out, at which point you can pop the base out of its retainer. Now simply lift up and remove this cover.

Reinstall your upper grille cover. You’ve gotta kinda hook it under the handle for the hood latch lock. Now these clips tend to get a little soft after they've been on and off a few times. So, usually you can just pop the bottom in and push the Philips head screw down without actually needing to thread it. You should have six of those in the front of the truck. Ours is missing some, so you want to kind of spread them out if you're missing a few. Or you can replace them and you have your two push pins that connect it to the back of the radiator shroud. Just place them in and pop the heads down.

After reinstalling your upper grille cover, don't forget to lock the spare tire crank tool back into place. Close your hood and you're good to go.

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