How to Remove Your 2001 F-150 Grille and Paint it!!!
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Excellent instructions. Just waiting for the paint to dry and putting it back together soon. The insert is a bitch to get out of the grill. That's really the only struggle I had. My truck has 8 screws for the panel in step 1. The other 2 are back on the aft side of the spare tire wrench. Thanks again!
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Excellent post, but I would recommend leaving two top screws in, finger tight, and removing them last. This way you can hold the assembly while removing them and it has less chance of falling. I just had the truck painted but had to do the grille myself and I didn't want to chance any damage. It is also beneficial to place towels, don't tell my wife, between the grille housing and the upper bumper valance to protect the paint. One other note; get a "button popper" to remove the filler panel buttons and use another towel between it and the grille support to avoid damage. Shop towels will work, but terry towels are softer.
A very good post, but I have a phobia about scratches and it is not my truck--it is my wifes and I really want to keep breathing.
A very good post, but I have a phobia about scratches and it is not my truck--it is my wifes and I really want to keep breathing.
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