2004-2005 FORD F-150 RUST STAINS ON THE EDGES OF THE FRONT BUMPER CENTER VENT AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS
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Filed Under (Ford) by admin on 07-10-2010
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2004-2005 F-150, 2005 Excursion, and 2005-2008 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rust stains on the edges of the front bumper center vent and fog lamp openings. PROCEDURE NOTE USE PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR APPLYING BOTH THE MOTORCRAFT® CUSTOM BRIGHT METAL CLEANER AND THE ANTI-CORROSION COATING. Hoist vehicle until bumper is at working level. Follow all safety precautions as outlined in the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19. Remove two (2) push pins on license plate bracket and remove bracket. Disconnect fog lamp wiring at fog lamps (if equipped). Remove fog lamp wiring retaining clips off fog lamp brackets one (1) per side. Disconnect engine block heater retaining clip from bumper if vehicle is equipped. Remove air deflector flap attachment pins from lower shelf of bumper if equipped. Remove the front bumper corner bracket bolts as shown in WSM, Section 501-19. NOTE THE AID OF AN ASSISTANT IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE FRONT BUMPER. Remove the four (4) front bumper retaining bolts as shown in WSM, Section 501-19: Bumpers. Remove the front bumper from the vehicle. Remove fog lamp/bracket (if equipped). 10. Clean excessive dirt from an area of 2? (50 mm) around all 3 cutouts on the inside of the bumper. 11. Clean the red rust stains from the inside edges of the center vent and fog lamp openings with Motorcraft® Custom Bright Metal Cleaner. 12. Install masking tape to all three (3) openings. (Figure 1)
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