[futameca]

On a recent trip to the desert the Escape sustained the following cosmetic damage... thank goodness, otherwise I'd be sleeping on the couch. :angel:

1.) The lower drivers side lip of the bumper ripped off little. If I can't secure it back in place is this a vital part or can we do without?

2.) It looks like the clip or what ever busted where the bumper secures to the body. I'm guessing I can get the clip from Ford and just replace it. Would need to tear into the wheel well?

 

[1X4WDEscape]

I've removed my front bumper twice and there is nothing to it. Hardest part is getting all the little pins and braces replaced on the spoiler because they are usually broken/missing. Where the bumper meets the upper front fender there is a mushroom head that slides into a slot in the bumper. There are a few plastic fasteners holding the fender liner to the bumper that may not want to come out, otherwise it drops off. Remove the 2 bolts above the grill and the whole front end will start to fall off. If you have fog lights the wires unplug and 4 screws hold them inside the bumper. Same lights as some of the Ford Focus'.