'22 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost Front Bumper Panel Cover Removal

[zzelig]

Hello, first time poster with a question: I have a '22 XLT 3.5 Ecoboost FX4 and upon removal of my front license plate bracket, discovered the center bumper panel cover is cracked on one of the pillars (see attached pics). I have a new panel being shipped to me for replacement.

I know it has been posted here and I've seen a video of someone removing this piece on a 5.0 Coyote without the Ecoboost intercooler so there is some space to work underneath, but on the turbo models the intercooler is in the way and to me doesn't look to be any way of getting at that piece without completely removing the entire bumper.
Has anyone had any luck removing the part without taking the bumper off? If so, how? Thanks.

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[BobWadd]

Hi,

I was wondering if you ever found out how to remove the lower center bumper trim piece without removing the valance. I am in the same situation as you with the same turbo setup.

Thanks in advance, Bob

 

[zzelig]

Hi,

I was wondering if you ever found out how to remove the lower center bumper trim piece without removing the valance. I am in the same situation as you with the same turbo setup.

Thanks in advance, Bob

I wish I could tell you but I had it replaced under warranty at the dealer. It doesn't seem to be as simple a process as the normally aspirated 5.0 engine unfortunately.

 

[HammaMan]

Hi,

I was wondering if you ever found out how to remove the lower center bumper trim piece without removing the valance. I am in the same situation as you with the same turbo setup.

Thanks in advance, Bob

Take the bumper off unfortunately. It's not difficult, helps to mark the positions of the nuts in relation to the frame so you can put it back into the same place real easy.

These are the instructions for removing the bumper
https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/IS_M-5018-FSP_062923.PDF

 

[BobWadd]

Take the bumper off unfortunately. It's not difficult, helps to mark the positions of the nuts in relation to the frame so you can put it back into the same place real easy.

These are the instructions for removing the bumper
https://performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/IS_M-5018-FSP_062923.PDF

Thanks for the info. I plan on doing this in three or four weeks when I have more time...

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