1998 Ford Taurus Remove Front Bumper

If the front bumper cover on your Ford Taurus has been hit and badly damaged in a collision, you should remove it for replacement as soon as you can. It's also possible to remove a good bumper if you want to replace it with a homemade body kit or other aftermarket model. Don't remove a bumper unless you are prepared to re-install or replace it before driving again. If the bumper cover has been broken or noticeably damaged, you may need to adjust the following steps.

Tools Used

Tools
Floor jacks
Lug wrench
Screwdriver
Wrench
Pliers

Remove Front Bumper

• Open the car's hood and disconnect the headlamp assemblies by removing the housing screws at the top, loosening the pinch bolt, pulling the housing out and disconnecting the electrical connector.

• Remove the fender screws located within the headlight openings with a screwdriver; there should be one screw inside each opening.

• Disconnect the air deflector panel for the radiator from underneath the car. If the car is equipped with fog lamps, disconnect their electrical connectors.

• Detach the two inner fender liners--raise the car on jacks, remove the front wheels and remove the screws attaching the liner to the air deflector and body. Remove the push pins with a screwdriver and pliers, remove the remaining screws and pull the liner away from the fender well.

• Remove the nuts connecting the bumper to the fender using a wrench--one nut for each fender.

• Unscrew the five bolts attaching the bumper to the radiator support with the wrench.

• Slide the bumper forward and remove it from the car. This should require at least two people.