Mach 1 Grill Installation

Parts Needed:

Part Number Description Quantity Picture
XR3Z-8C299-AAA Radiator Cover 1 Each
XR3Z-8A224-AA Running Horse Medallion Assembly 1 Each
3R3Z-17B814-AAA Grill Apilique(Trim Piece) 1 Each
N808040-S100 Security Screw 1 PKG of 2
N808332S Blind Rivet 1 PKG of 4
W705589S Nylon Push Pin 2 Each
Get from Lowes 5/8" X 1/4" X 3/8" Nylon Bushings
(Should fit over the tabs on the bottom of the Grill Apilique)
*These are used to take up the space between the head of the screw and the Bumper Cover.
*Bought at Lowes.		 4 Each

Tools Needed:

  • Phillips Head Screwdriver
  • 7mm Wrench
  • T-25H Torx Driver (or Bit) *The "H" denotes that there is a hole in the end of the bit for the Security Screws
  • Dremel Tool (or Hacksaw)

    • Installation:

    Disassembly
    01. Remove the four Plastic Blind Rivets from the top edge of the grill.
    02. Remove the two Plastic Blind Rivets from the fascia on the sides of the grill.
    03. Carefully pull the grill out so you can reach the four 7mm bolts on the bottom side of the grill. Remove the bolts and the clips.
    04. Carefully remove both headlight assemblies.
    (This is done for access to the bottom of the Grill Apilique.)
    05. Now is a good time to clean the area under and behind the headlights and grill. Apply wax if you feel necessary.
    Assembly
    06. Using the 2 Nylon Push Pins and 2 of the Blind Rivets, secure the Radiator cover into position.
    07. Cut 1/4" from the 4 screws you removed from the bottom of the old grill.
    08. Using the 4 Nylon bushings and cut screws install the Grill Apilique (Trim) to the Bumper cover.
    The bushing takes up the space between the screw head and the bumper cover.
    (You can gain access to the bottom screws from the Headlight openings.)
    09. Secure the Grill Apilique (Trim) and the Bumper cover using the last 2 Blind Rivets.
    10. Reinstall the headlight assemblies.
    11. Install the Running Horse Medallion Assembly using the 2 Security Screws.
    12. Your Done.

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