Well, I skipped the $100 bodyshop route as my mom volunteered my father's assistance. Wasn't all that hard, but it did take us about 4 hours to do it... running around and breaks included.. Stupid body shops swear it takes 10+ hours.

I had to order extra parts in order for the GT bumper to mount properly. Search the forums for these part numbers as I can't grab them from fordparts.com They included two fender liners, radiator shield, isolator (styrofoam), and screws.

Anyway, first thing we did is got my baby on a ramp.. little trouble as she kept pushing the left ramp. Father thinks my caliper is locking so the wheel just pushed it. After a good five minutes we got it on.

Front GT Bumper Installation:

Refer to this diagram to follow along: http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/removal-front%20bumper.pdf

First, we had to take off the radiator shield (labelled (2) on the diagram), we used our front-faced wire clippers to grab the pins:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt3.jpg


*****Make sure you have one of these handy.***** Hands down, one of the most important tools. Put every screw you use in a safe place. You'll probably end up using every one of them. As you'll see later, we used a wooden box in the shape of a swan! :D

***Another must-have tool is the stubby phillips screwdriver and the
L-screwdriver (that's the one I used on the rear bumper fender wells,
it's impossible to use any other tool).

**Edit** Screws you'll need: N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS and W705992S441 : 1 : PACK OF FOUR INSERTS so that you can install 5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE which connects to the underneath side of the bumper cover and to the radiator

- As you'll see later, we rolled her up on a ramp. This wasn't entirely necessary and had its downfalls when we finished. When we finished with the front bumper and rolled her off... the lip caught the ramp on the left (driver) side, leaving a huge red gash on the bottom of the bumper. Unnoticable to anyone, but it'll bother me knowing that it's there. I'd still recommend the use of some sort of lift/ramp/jack as you'll need the clearance to install the radiator mount. Impossible to install otherwise (but it seems that the radiator mount isn't entirely necessary).

- Unlike the GT, the V6 front fascia doesn't have any screws on the bottom holding it to the frame. The GT uses a radiator mount that... well, mounts to the bottom of the radiator. But everything else applies.

- Pop the two screws on the flanks of the radiator shield labelled (3) on the diagram, then the 4 or 5 along the fenders labelled (4).

- Getting to the flanged nuts, labelled (6), can be tricky. We found that by removing the fender lining we had easy access to those screws. The pins in the fender lining are easier to remove than I thought. Just twist in 1/4 of the way, and they pop up just enough for you to grab them out, I think there are 4 or 5 on each liner. Should take no more than 5 seconds each. I actually stripped one because I thought it was a scew, so we ended up breaking it into pieces to remove it...

- With the fender lining off, we can get back to the (6) flanged nuts. Here's where they are:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt18.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt17.jpg

- Disconnect the signal lights afterward, just pinch the plastic tabs and pull. After this, it's probably a good idea to have another person help you remove the bumper. Here's my stang missing her face:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt19.jpg

Note: My sister's sissy tC in the back.. pfft.

- Anyway, we'll need to recover the signal light modules.. this includes the plastic that they're mounted to as the GT bumper I have doesn't include it... but one thing stands in your way.. RIVETS! We found that these little guys can't stand up to the DRILL! Father commentary: The rivets didn't actually give to the drill, but the old bumper
melted away from the heat. The rivets were then accessible with the
magic wire clippers.


Rivets:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt12.jpg

We actually forgot to recover the signal lights... so DON'T start mounting your GT bumper before taking them out... like we did: http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt13.jpg
GT bumper with no mounting plastic:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt11.jpg

- When we mounted the lights on the GT bumper, we used simple nuts and bolts.

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt9.jpg

- Before you get the new bumpers on.. let's get that foam on. There was a difference between the foam pieces: the GT was a tad higher, raising or tightening the grille upwards.

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt14.jpg

- Get that GT bumper on! Reuse every screw from before, very simple. After that, we get to use the new fender liners, note the difference:

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt16.jpg

- Pretty straight forward. Reuse the metal clips on the fender liner, unless you bought extras. You'll have some trouble forcing those damned screws back into their holes. Pinch the tips with your teeth, pliers, or bend them inward with a screwdriver to make this easier.

- Next, the radiator shield!

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt15.jpg

- Refer to the diagram... it's not labelled, it actually serves as a reinforcement for the bumper's lip. The radiator mount I think also has an air-scoop function to direct
air up to the radiator. Actually, I'm pretty sure it does.

- The radiator shield requires 6 screws that go onto the lip of the bumper and another 3 retainers that attach to the radiator mount. I haven't had a chance to get mine on as I need the 3 retainers first.

You're done with the front bumper! Here's "Epona" with her new face lift!

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt8.jpg

Wiring harness and such.. I haven't done yet.

I'll get to the rear bumper tomorrow!

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt7.jpg

Rear GT Bumper Installation:

The rear bumper is pretty straight forward. Only problems we encountered was recovering the wire harness for the lights. We actually snapped part of the harness while we were drilling out the 6 rivets, and duct taped it back together... Came out great, after a few minutes of muscling it in. :D

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt5.jpg

Here's the diagram for that. http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/removal-rear%20bumper.pdf

- Remove the trunk trim to reveal 4 or so nuts.

- Remove these 4 nuts (5).

- Remove the 4 screws labelled (3) on the fender liners.

- Take the V6 bumper off and recover the wire assembly and harness within the stock bumper. Be gentle, don't want to break the plastic harness like we did.

- You'll notice about 6 rivets here, same method as before. We took a drill to them to melt the plastic away then replaced the rivets with nuts and bolts.

- Mount everything onto the GT bumper.. nuts and bolts.

- Get the wiring (7) through the designated hole in the trunk trim before you start screwing things in. Might need a second person to help you muscle it in, but most of all, keep it even!

- Put the screws back on along with the bolts, then the trunk lining and you're finished!

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt4.jpg

***Special thanks to my dad for helping me with both the installation and taking pictures of the process***

- Not one visit to Home Depot was made. [8D]

**Edited on May 14th 2:07AM

Great write-up and pics!! Looking good!

I've heard of trunk monkies... but never a trunk swan!

Now, go out and smoke that sissy car next door! [sm=badbadbad.gif]

Thanks!

That tC nextdoor is actually my sister's, we parked it over there to get it out of the way.

I should actually thank her for buying it.. I was certain that I was going to buy one until she did, then the Mustangs hit the street. :)

Anyway, here's another picture of the complete front fascia:
http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt7.jpg

The rear bumper is pretty straight forward. Only problems we encountered was recovering the wire harness for the lights. We actually snapped part of the harness while we were drilling out the 6 rivets, and duct taped it back together... Came out great, after a few minutes of muscling it in. :D

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt5.jpg

http://home.graffiti.net/spartanvi/gt4.jpg

Here's the diagram for that. http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/removal-rear%20bumper.pdf

- Remove the trunk trim to reveal 4 or so nuts.

- Remove these 4 nuts (5).

- Remove the 4 screws labelled (3) on the fender liners.

- Take the V6 bumper off and recover the wire assembly and harness within the stock bumper. Be gentle, don't want to break the plastic harness like we did.

- You'll notice about 6 rivets here, same method as before. We took a drill to them to melt the plastic away then replaced the rivets with nuts and bolts.

- Mount everything onto the GT bumper.. nuts and bolts.

- Get the wiring (7) through the designated hole in the trunk trim before you start screwing things in. Might have need a second person to help you muscle it in.

**Important** thing to remember is before you mount the bumper is to slide the wire (labelled (7)) through the appropriate holes, then mount the bumper. We forgot... so our wires were hanging out the bottom of the bumper. 10-15 minutes later, we use a coat hanger to pull the wire back up through the inside of the trunk... Save yourself the hassle and learn from our mistake!

Fantastic...I'm just about to pick up GT bumpers for my 4.0 windveil convertibel and these instructions are perfect.
Thanks for the guide and the do and don'ts!!!

nice info!

DUDE - Those are Excellent directions and documentations. I am doing the same swap and will be sure to print out all the directions - Thanks a million!

btw - how did your exhaust line up to the rear bumper GT cutouts?

Nice Job man!!!!!!! I'm impressed, this should help a lot of people.

Great tutorial! With your write up, and pics, it should save others a bunch of head scratching. It's efforts like this that make this forum so fun to cruise. Thanks!

Great How to Spartan IV. I have one quick question. I notice you have the car up on ramps. Were you able to pull the car on and off of the ramps without draging the bumpers? My stock V6 bumpers look too low to clear ramps to me, i would assume that the GT bumpers sit a little lower. Did they drag?

good job man.

ORIGINAL: muze one

Fantastic...I'm just about to pick up GT bumpers for my 4.0 windveil convertibel and these instructions are perfect.
Thanks for the guide and the do and don'ts!!!


My pleasure! I seem to ask more question than I can answer, so I try to give back to this wonderful community. Special thanks to my father for thinking about taking photos though!

ORIGINAL: screaminyellin6

DUDE - Those are Excellent directions and documentations. I am doing the same swap and will be sure to print out all the directions - Thanks a million!

btw - how did your exhaust line up to the rear bumper GT cutouts?


Thanks!

You brought up a good point. My exhaust lined up, but not perfectly. The left exhaust tip is too low. I have the muffler shop to thank for that, so I'm sure they have another visit on the way.

ORIGINAL: rygenstormlocke

Nice Job man!!!!!!! I'm impressed, this should help a lot of people.


Thanks! I sure hope so! :D


ORIGINAL: 05 Cayuse

Great tutorial! With your write up, and pics, it should save others a bunch of head scratching. It's efforts like this that make this forum so fun to cruise. Thanks!


Good thing you brought this up! I went down the ramp too quickly and the left lip caught the ramp. I now have this huge red gash on the bottom of the bumper that I'll have to purchase touch up paint for. [:@]

I'll revise my first post for that.. I do however recommend the use of some sort of jack/lift/ramp to install the radiator support on the bottom. No way to do that without getting her off the ground. Just be careful when you're getting her down.

ORIGINAL: SPARTAN VI


ORIGINAL: muze one

Fantastic...I'm just about to pick up GT bumpers for my 4.0 windveil convertibel and these instructions are perfect.
Thanks for the guide and the do and don'ts!!!


My pleasure! I seem to ask more question than I can answer, so I try to give back to this wonderful community. Special thanks to my father for thinking about taking photos though!

ORIGINAL: screaminyellin6

DUDE - Those are Excellent directions and documentations. I am doing the same swap and will be sure to print out all the directions - Thanks a million!

btw - how did your exhaust line up to the rear bumper GT cutouts?


Thanks!

You brought up a good point. My exhaust lined up, but not perfectly. The left exhaust tip is too low. I have the muffler shop to thank for that, so I'm sure they have another visit on the way.

ORIGINAL: rygenstormlocke

Nice Job man!!!!!!! I'm impressed, this should help a lot of people.


Thanks! I sure hope so! :D


ORIGINAL: 05 Cayuse

Great tutorial! With your write up, and pics, it should save others a bunch of head scratching. It's efforts like this that make this forum so fun to cruise. Thanks!


Good thing you brought this up! I went down the ramp too quickly and the left lip caught the ramp. I now have this huge red gash on the bottom of the bumper that I'll have to purchase touch up paint for. [:@]

I'll revise my first post for that.. I do however recommend the use of some sort of jack/lift/ramp to install the radiator support on the bottom. No way to do that without getting her off the ground. Just be careful when you're getting her down.


Yeah must have been hard getting that car up the ramp without scratching. My driveway has a little incline smaller than the ramps in your pic and I barely clear it by a 1 inch or so, because of the lowering kit. Nice job on the install.

Dad just emailed me with his thoughts on the tutorial. I'll edit appropriately:

- The tool is called front-faced wire clippers (as opposed to side-faced).

- The (5) screws are actually flanged nuts.

- The rivets didn't actually give to the drill, but the old bumper
melted away from the heat. The rivets were then accessible with the
magic wire clippers.

- There was a difference between the foam pieces: the GT was a tad
higher, raising or tightening the grill upwards.

- The radiator mount I think also has an air-scoop function to direct
air up to the radiator. Actually, I'm pretty sure it does.

- Another must-have tool is the stubby phillips screwdriver and the
L-screwdriver (that's the one I used on the rear bumper fender wells,
it's impossible to use any other tool).

- Thanks for crediting me, but not necessary. Don't forget to thanky
Franky for offering parts and lights!

SPARTAN VI...Thank you sooooooooooooo much for this great Info and Pictures. Mine are going on in about two weeks, and I, like you, am doing it myself. This should save me so many head-aches and I greatly apreciate it.[sm=happy046.gif]

Here's a question for you: I'd like to put a V6 grill (sans pony) in my GT. Now I'm hearing that there are dimensional differences in the two grills. Are these differences on the actual outer profile perimeter of the two grills or only inside where they cannot be seen? If it's just on the inside I could fabricate to handle the small differences; but if a V6 only fits in a V6 bumper opening then that idea is out (ain't going with a V6 bumper). ...thanks, Jim

Thanks SPARTAN IV after doing more looking through my filling cabinet I found where I printed it out from the first time you posted this...

Anyone want to sell their takeoff V6 grill cheap, let me know; need to experiment. ...Jim

P.S. I have a GT lower grill for ya if that's worth anything to you.

haha $100 and a day at the shop is bad for you?!


places here would charge me like $500 and keep it for a week for something like that!


thanks for the pics, i plan to do this too

ORIGINAL: fairlane292

Anyone want to sell their takeoff V6 grill cheap, let me know; need to experiment. ...Jim

P.S. I have a GT lower grill for ya if that's worth anything to you.


Wish I could answer your question, but I can help you with your experiment.

I still have the spare V6 grille from the swap and was trying to figure out what to do with it. I'll need to find a big enough box for it first, or maybe I'll just wrap it up in bubble wrap and ship it out that way. Anyway, PM me your address and I'll see what I can do about shipping it out to you. I'll be making a couple of visits to the post office anyway as I have some PC components to ship out, so might as well. When I've shipped it out, all I ask is that you cover the cost of shipping and supplies(maybe $15-$20) and then another $5-$10 for my time. My paypal addy is spartanvi@gmail.com

Thanks!

Great job on the install! Now how about showing pictures of installing the fog light wires lol :D

ORIGINAL: quagmire

Great job on the install! Now how about showing pictures of installing the fog light wires lol :D


I haven't done that yet. I'm broke, so I'll have to wait a little before I get the harness and switch.

afixer has posted good tutorials for the wiring, though. Do a quick search, you're bound to find them.

this should be a sticky

ORIGINAL: FearMyMatrix

this should be a sticky


That'd be sweet! I'd never imagine that I'd post something of "sticky" quality!:D

SPARTAN VI, those 6 rivits that you refer to on the rear bumper, where are they? I have looked on my take off's and don't see where they would have gone and on the pdf file that I looked at, it has them listed as bolts no rivits???? Also you refered to an L-shaped screwdriver to remove some screws, are those the ones in the fenderwell? Would taking the wheels off make it to where I will not need that L-shaped screwdriver?

ORIGINAL: cstigger04

SPARTAN VI, those 6 rivits that you refer to on the rear bumper, where are they? I have looked on my take off's and don't see where they would have gone and on the pdf file that I looked at, it has them listed as bolts no rivits????

Diagram: http://www.2005stang.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10281/removal-rear%20bumper.pdf

They're located on the wiring harness/brace (labelled 7), the actual brace/wire is hidden and not shown in the diagram. Since the brace is hidden, the rivets aren't labelled. You wont see them on your GT take offs because your GT take offs don't include the wiring harness or brace. You'll see them on your V6.. the long plastic brace for the wiring harness that runs along the bumper to the lights. Take it off your V6 bumper, and put in on the GT take offs with nuts and bolts.

Also you refered to an L-shaped screwdriver to remove some screws, are those the ones in the fenderwell? Would taking the wheels off make it to where I will not need that L-shaped screwdriver?


The L-shaped screwdriver was used for the 4 screws (two on each side) labelled (3) on the diagram. Taking off the rear wheels would eliminate the need for the L-shape screwdriver. Didn't need to use it on the front.

OK thank you sooooooooo much, I was worried about those rivits. if i disconect the wiring before I remove the bumper I should be ok right?

ORIGINAL: cstigger04

OK thank you sooooooooo much, I was worried about those rivits. if i disconect the wiring before I remove the bumper I should be ok right?


You disconnect it from the trunk first, bumper wont come completely off if that wire (7) is still connected. So once you set the bumper on the floor, you'll see the 6 rivets on the brace that I was talking about. We used a drill on the rivets, causing them to spin really fast melting the plastic and recover the brace and harness. Then nuts and bolts to fit it on the GT bumper.

+5 to you!


In early summer I'll be chanign my bumpers for the GT Bumpers, as well as putting in Sequential signals and my custom duals.


Thanks for the tut!

Excellent post dude! I actually have my front GT bumper in transit so I will be doing this in the next week or so. Just thought I would add a little info about part number changes that have occured and prices for my area.

The front bumper isolator for the GT has changed to part number 17C947 - $6.20

Fender Sheilds are part number 16102 & 16103 @ $16.08 each.

Radiator mount is part number 8349 @ $30.97

Let me say that these instructions made the job worry free. Spartan took the time to show us all where the "problems" would be. From drilling out the rivets to finding the clips and screws to loosen up...great job. Mine is done! Front and rear, side skirts, fog lights wired. Dual exhaust installed with H-pipe and GT takeoffs (maybe some bassani SS mufflers soon!).
C&L CAI in the box at home awaiting the tune download then installation. About to hardwire a radar detector and satellite radio with the AUX harness. Maybe some JBA headers in a few months to complete the exhaust. Then maybe I'll be done..?!?
Oh yeah - still have to get the 18" CS66 rims to complete the package (waiting for tax returns...)
I'll post pix soon...

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

Excellent post dude! I actually have my front GT bumper in transit so I will be doing this in the next week or so. Just thought I would add a little info about part number changes that have occured and prices for my area.

The front bumper isolator for the GT has changed to part number 17C947 - $6.20

Fender Sheilds are part number 16102 & 16103 @ $16.08 each.

Radiator mount is part number 8349 @ $30.97




Just got back from the Ford parts counter. Anyway, it looks like the part number I posted for the radiator and isolator are incorrect. The parts I ordered will be here next week so I'm waiting until I finish they swap to see if they gave me the right ones.

Price difference was negligable. 6.80 for the iso and 34.xx for the radiator.

Sorry if I mislead anyone.

I just did my rear bumper cover. The job is easier with the taillights out. The bumper catches on the rubber gasket that surrounds the tails when the new one is going back in. If you have these out and pop them back in when you are done it makes the job 10x easier. Also the GT rear bumper has an extra plastic bracket in the center of the rear. You will need an exta 13B519 pin-type retainer to clip the cener bumper cover to the center of the rear bumper.

This should definitely be a sticky. Mods, we need you now more than ever! LOL!

ORIGINAL: Hupperware

I just did my rear bumper cover. The job is easier with the taillights out. The bumper catches on the rubber gasket that surrounds the tails when the new one is going back in. If you have these out and pop them back in when you are done it makes the job 10x easier. Also the GT rear bumper has an extra plastic bracket in the center of the rear. You will need an exta 13B519 pin-type retainer to clip the cener bumper cover to the center of the rear bumper.



How did you take the taillights out?

And where did you get the extra 13B519 retainer?

Thanks,
Tim

Sorry to be a pain I dont want to reread all the post again but what are the parts needed to install the Gt rear bumper and side skirts? Sorry again really appreciate it! :)

Taillights are pretty simple. Remove the plastic trunk liner near the trunk latch. There are 4 pushpin clips and 2 plastic torx retainers holding it in place. Behind each taillight are 3 7/16" nuts holding the tails in place. Remove those and pop them out. There is no need to remove the electical pieces.

I haven't got the extra retainer yet, I'm ordering it from Ford. It's unnecessary, but I don't want to chance it.

Front Bumper Cover:
Part Number : Qty : Description: Price
5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE : $22.76
5R3Z-16102-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $11.82
5R3Z-16103-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $7.13
5R3Z-17C947-BA : 1 : FOAM BUMPER ISOLATOR : $7.00
N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS : $4.00
W705992S441 : 1 : PACK OF FOUR INSERTS : $4.00

Rocker Panel Cover:
W710532S300 : 16 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $15.68

Rear Bumper Cover:
YL8Z16K262H6 : 1 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $6.00

ORIGINAL: Hupperware

Front Bumper Cover:
Part Number : Qty : Description: Price
5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE : $22.76
5R3Z-16102-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $11.82
5R3Z-16103-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $7.13
5R3Z-17C947-BA : 1 : FOAM BUMPER ISOLATOR : $7.00

Rocker Panel Cover:
W710532S300 : 16 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $15.68

Rear Bumper Cover:
YL8Z16K262H6 : 1 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $6.00


JUST INSTALLED MY FRONT BUMPER COVER, WENT PERFECT, THANKS FOR THIS HOW-TO

AS FAR AS THE FOAM BUMPER ISOLATOR, YOU CAN KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL ONE, YOU JUST NEED TO SHAVE THE RAISED "CENTER AFT UPPER" PORTION MARKED V6(WHICH IS ABOUT 1/4 INCH HIGH, TO BRING IT FLUSH WITH THE REST OF THE PIECE. (You can refer to SPARTAN photo earlier in this thread to see what I mean) .
This difference in height will allow for a lower support for the bumper cover, which is made 1/4" lower, made as such due to the GTgrill which is 1/4" deeper (lower) than the V6 grill.

SPARTAN mentionned that the GT foam piece is raising the bumper cover, in fact it is the opposite, it is lower, creating more space, in line with the GT cover which is lower

Interesting. I really didn't notice any difference. The GT isolator looked taller, but when I pounded it in a few times with my fist, it looked identical. *shrug*

I'm glad to hear this helped so many of my mustang brethren! :D

OK, I did the front bumper cover last night. Did it by myself in about 45 minutes, it's super simple. I have a couple of corrections to the step by step:
1) There are 5 plastic fasteners on each foward fender liner, not six, and three screws per side, not two. The plastic fasteners are in the following locations 2 above the tire holding the front fender liner to the rear, there are 2 near the middle of the liner holding the liner to the wheel well and there is one behind the tire holding the fender liner near the engine at the bottom of the liner. The three screws are on the outside edge of the foward fender liner near the bottom of the bumper cover.
2) The flanged nuts are labled 6 on the diagram, not 5. There are 2 of them per side.
3) You don't need "some screws". Specifically you need N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS and W705992S441 : 1 : PACK OF FOUR INSERTS so that you can install 5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE which connects to the underneath side of the bumper cover and to the radiator

Other than those few issues, great write-up!

great post, stickied to top for everyones convienence:D

ORIGINAL: Hupperware

OK, I did the front bumper cover last night. Did it by myself in about 45 minutes, it's super simple. I have a couple of corrections to the step by step:
1) There are 5 plastic fasteners on each foward fender liner, not six, and three screws per side, not two. The plastic fasteners are in the following locations 2 above the tire holding the front fender liner to the rear, there are 2 near the middle of the liner holding the liner to the wheel well and there is one behind the tire holding the fender liner near the engine at the bottom of the liner. The three screws are on the outside edge of the foward fender liner near the bottom of the bumper cover.
2) The flanged nuts are labled 6 on the diagram, not 5. There are 2 of them per side.
3) You don't need "some screws". Specifically you need N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS and W705992S441 : 1 : PACK OF FOUR INSERTS so that you can install 5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE which connects to the underneath side of the bumper cover and to the radiator

Other than those few issues, great write-up!



I'll take your word for it and make the necessary corrections! :)

Woohoo! I got a sticky. :D

It seems the place where I host my signature (along with the images in this thread) is down at the moment. I hope no one is trying to understand what's going on without pictures. =O

I've been waiting for weeks for the parts that mount the radiator to the front facia. I have everything else. Does it hurt to do the swap without adding the deflector?

Partially my fault for the delay. I ordered a rear sway bar and there was obviously a delay.

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

I've been waiting for weeks for the parts that mount the radiator to the front facia. I have everything else. Does it hurt to do the swap without adding the deflector?

Partially my fault for the delay. I ordered a rear sway bar and there was obviously a delay.


I actually don't have it on right now. We didn't have the right screws for it, so after driving about 1/2 a mile, I noticed it popped loose and started dragging on the floor. Just need to get it back on the ramp some day.

ORIGINAL: SPARTAN VI

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

I've been waiting for weeks for the parts that mount the radiator to the front facia. I have everything else. Does it hurt to do the swap without adding the deflector?

Partially my fault for the delay. I ordered a rear sway bar and there was obviously a delay.


I actually don't have it on right now. We didn't have the right screws for it, so after driving about 1/2 a mile, I noticed it popped loose and started dragging on the floor. Just need to get it back on the ramp some day.



Cool, If my parts don't come this week, I'll do my swap next weekend. Thanks for the quick reply, I would have done mine this weekend but I started wiring up the street scene wiring harness and discovered I didn't have the tool needed drill the hole for the toggle switch. So another trip to Home Depot to donate more $$$ to the project. Oh well, you can never have too many tools.

About to Remove My v6 vista blue bumper and install my new GT bumper (when FEDEX arrives) "on truck for deilivery", i just HOPE its the right color... but cant wait anylonger to start working on her. so... if everything goes rong im gonna blame you Spartan! only joking, ive been reading ur steps over and over agen so theres nothing that can go rong, thanx again for your helpfull info, ill put pics up when im thru.

Love Paul

ORIGINAL: paulboy16

About to Remove My v6 vista blue bumper and install my new GT bumper (when FEDEX arrives) "on truck for deilivery", i just HOPE its the right color... but cant wait anylonger to start working on her. so... if everything goes rong im gonna blame you Spartan! only joking, ive been reading ur steps over and over agen so theres nothing that can go rong, thanx again for your helpfull info, ill put pics up when im thru.

Love Paul


Haha! Yeah man, after doing it once, I can probably do it again in my sleep. Just remember the all the "DON'Ts." My dad and I made a handful of bonehead mistakes, like "duh," but whatever keeps you guys from repeating them. :D

I installed them earlier and it looks fantastic, soo pleased, wired the lights too, painting the rockers friday when me paint arrives, ill post pics Very soon

Thanx again

Paul

ORIGINAL: Hupperware
Rear Bumper Cover:
YL8Z16K262H6 : 1 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $6.00


My rear bumper is here! Can't wait to get it installed. Actually, first I'm gonna sand down the bottom lip and paint it a flat black to match my rockers and chin spoiler. Here's my question: all I need is that one pushpin retainer (part YL8Z16K262H6)? Where can I get it? The dealership? Or can I order it online?

Any advice on the painting would be appreciated too. I was just gonna tape off the lip very carefully, wetsand it with 600grit (not all the way to the metal, but enough to rough it up a little bit so the primer really sticks), hit it with multiple coats of duplicolor gray primer, then as many coats of duplicolor flat black as it needs until it looks like the rockers (and the chin spoiler that I'm painting more or less the same way). Whaddya think?

Thanks!
-Tim

Firstyly the rear bumper is plastic! but i would use a PLASTIC primer.. read the label and find one that says "use with any topcoat", OR u can use an ADHESIAN(sp?) promoter before u Prime it. Personaly.... i wouldnt do what ur planning, if u want a black bottom lip, buy the street scene rear vallence, i think u will end up with a noticable uneven line other wise... just a friendly warning but do what ya like.

Paul

ORIGINAL: paulboy16

Firstyly the rear bumper is plastic! but i would use a PLASTIC primer.. read the label and find one that says "use with any topcoat", OR u can use an ADHESIAN(sp?) promoter before u Prime it. Personaly.... i wouldnt do what ur planning, if u want a black bottom lip, buy the street scene rear vallence, i think u will end up with a noticable uneven line other wise... just a friendly warning but do what ya like.

Paul


Ha! Good call on the bumper, paulboy! Anybody know what kind of plastic it is? I'm gonna paint the chin spoiler first (Fang -- fiberglass), so I'll figure out the basic technique from that, but I wonder if the same primer will work on the bumper...

As far as the uneven line, I admit that I am a little worried it may happen. The way I see it, though, I'm painting only that part of the bumper that already sticks out, so if I add a couple millimeters with paint, no big deal. If I really screw it up, I'll just take it to the body shop and have them redo it. I'm pretty set on the look, though, so I want to give it a try.

Thanks!
Tim

ORIGINAL: amystery2u


ORIGINAL: SPARTAN VI

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

I've been waiting for weeks for the parts that mount the radiator to the front facia. I have everything else. Does it hurt to do the swap without adding the deflector?

Partially my fault for the delay. I ordered a rear sway bar and there was obviously a delay.


I actually don't have it on right now. We didn't have the right screws for it, so after driving about 1/2 a mile, I noticed it popped loose and started dragging on the floor. Just need to get it back on the ramp some day.



Cool, If my parts don't come this week, I'll do my swap next weekend. Thanks for the quick reply, I would have done mine this weekend but I started wiring up the street scene wiring harness and discovered I didn't have the tool needed drill the hole for the toggle switch. So another trip to Home Depot to donate more $$$ to the project. Oh well, you can never have too many tools.



Well, The modding began Friday afternoon and didn't stop unitl noon today. Started with a rear sway bar kit from KC at Clevanger Ford. Rocker Panels from Diversified Marketing (eBay) and then today did the front facia swap folowing Spartan VI's great post. Then finished off with the wiring up of the fog lights using the Street Scene kit.

I'm so stoked. It corners like it's on rails and astheticly has bumped up a few notches.

Thanks again to Spartan VI. You post was referred to many times. Actually downloaded the page to my laptop and took it to the garage.

Oh and for anyone interest, the modded Street Scene grill I had before will now be up for sale. PM me if you are interested.



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Right on! Glad it worked out for you. After rereading everything, I made some changes. I used the word "grille" a few times when I meant to say bumper, and tweaked some of the numbers.

Edit: Added some detailed instructions for the rear bumper.. going off of my memory of course, and threw it into the first post. I'll probably rewrite the entire thing to keep it more organized and easier to follow.

amystery2u Looks REAL nice man. the GT bumpers look really aggresive compared to the v6's

heres mine.... going to add hood scoop, yellow racing strips and rocker stripes.

http://www.mustangforums.com/albumphoto.asp?albumid=919&asortType=1&apage=1

Paul

ORIGINAL: paulboy16

amystery2u Looks REAL nice man. the GT bumpers look really aggresive compared to the v6's

heres mine.... going to add hood scoop, yellow racing strips and rocker stripes.

http://www.mustangforums.com/albumphoto.asp?albumid=919&asortType=1&apage=1

Paul



VERY NICE PAUL! That Vista Blue rocks. Are you going to do the big stripe done the center with the pin stipes on each side? I was looking at http://www.spectrummarcom.com/mustang/stripepainter.html and it looks sweet. What hood scoop are you getting?

good job with the pics!-

question- do you recall exactly what held the outer corner just below taillight? mine was sticking out a bit when new, moreso lately, tonight I pushed on it while looking in the trunk for something like a loose fastener, and son of a gun if it didnt just pop right into place and stayed there...maybe they just didnt shove it on hard enough at the factory???

very cool man
i appreciate this so much, my gt rear bumper will be on its way in just a few days. great pictures, now how about the side rocker panels?? haha, that seems fairly simple though at first glance eh?

ORIGINAL: vponymike6

very cool man
i appreciate this so much, my gt rear bumper will be on its way in just a few days. great pictures, now how about the side rocker panels?? haha, that seems fairly simple though at first glance eh?


No problem, my pleasure! The rocker panels were pretty easy. I just have to pull the 8 retainers (I think it's 8) on the bottom with plyers then unscrew the 2 in the front wheel well. Only thing I should warn you about is the plastic retainers will be destroyed when you rip them out.. so you'll need replacements. AND! Don't be afraid to use force, tear those things out!

Hi all, I am new to the Mustang Forums and I will be a new V6 Mustang owner in about 2 weeks. I just had a few questions.....Where can I get the GT body kit...I saw one on ebay but just one that ends in a few hours....How hard is it to install...I skimmed through the directions on this post It looks easy enough but I have never done body work on a car before, and because of my inexperience I do not want to ruin anything....And finally are the rocker panels part of the GT body kit? Thanks for your help.....Sorry if I annoy anyone with my questions but this is all new to me.

You can get the Gt body kit at http://www.newtakeoff.com/ or www.themustanghookup.com And If you order the Gt body kit it should come with the front bumper, back bumper, side skirts, Grill and sometimes even the Gt takeoff mufflers.

So how much will the GT kit cost me in total. The only site that has the kit in its entirety is TheMustangHookUp.com but they dont have a price posted. Also how hard is it to install, I read the instructions a bunch of times and have them down pat, but I have never done bodywork in my life. I just dont want to do any damage to my Mustang. Thanks Guys!!!!!

Regarding the rockers and front facia. It's really easy. Spartan VI done a great job on this thread. I followed his instructions and had no problems. Only thing I changed was where he bolted the marker lights in place, I used 3/16 pop rivets. Just make sure you get all the other parts. The isolator and fender shields are a must. The deflector at the bottom is kinda up in the air. Spartan did not have his installed last I heard and he didn't see any adverse effects. I have mine installed and cant tell any difference. Happy modding.

Both websites sell the whole body kit you just have to call them for pricing.
ORIGINAL: jrl80

So how much will the GT kit cost me in total. The only site that has the kit in its entirety is TheMustangHookUp.com but they dont have a price posted. Also how hard is it to install, I read the instructions a bunch of times and have them down pat, but I have never done bodywork in my life. I just dont want to do any damage to my Mustang. Thanks Guys!!!!!

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

Regarding the rockers and front facia. It's really easy. Spartan VI done a great job on this thread. I followed his instructions and had no problems. Only thing I changed was where he bolted the marker lights in place, I used 3/16 pop rivets. Just make sure you get all the other parts. The isolator and fender shields are a must. The deflector at the bottom is kinda up in the air. Spartan did not have his installed last I heard and he didn't see any adverse effects. I have mine installed and cant tell any difference. Happy modding.


Your pop rivets are probably better than my nuts and bolts.. I hope they never wiggle loose.. that'll be hell.

Still don't have the deflector on. I haven't been able to find the right screws/retainers to mount it to the radiator mount. [&:]

ORIGINAL: SPARTAN VI

ORIGINAL: amystery2u

Regarding the rockers and front facia. It's really easy. Spartan VI done a great job on this thread. I followed his instructions and had no problems. Only thing I changed was where he bolted the marker lights in place, I used 3/16 pop rivets. Just make sure you get all the other parts. The isolator and fender shields are a must. The deflector at the bottom is kinda up in the air. Spartan did not have his installed last I heard and he didn't see any adverse effects. I have mine installed and cant tell any difference. Happy modding.


Your pop rivets are probably better than my nuts and bolts.. I hope they never wiggle loose.. that'll be hell.

Still don't have the deflector on. I haven't been able to find the right screws/retainers to mount it to the radiator mount. [&:]



Give kevin a call at cleveanger ford. I just told him the project I was doing I needed everything to mount the deflector. He hooked me up.

Hey whats kevins number again?

1-800-570-5554 M-F 8-4 P.S.T. Ask For Kevin

Thanks!

I'm waiting for a rear GT bumper in windveil blue to be in at v6mustangstuff. While I'm waiting for that, figured I should ask how I go about mounting the bumper. I, like others, have had no body work experience, and aren't very sure of myself lol. What size nuts and bolts did you use to re-attach and such? Oh and sorry if this isn't making since. It's 4:44AM. X_X

ORIGINAL: JaysFreaky

I'm waiting for a rear GT bumper in windveil blue to be in at v6mustangstuff. While I'm waiting for that, figured I should ask how I go about mounting the bumper. I, like others, have had no body work experience, and aren't very sure of myself lol. What size nuts and bolts did you use to re-attach and such? Oh and sorry if this isn't making since. It's 4:44AM. X_X


My father and I had no experience either. ;)

I really wish I could tell you what size nuts and bolts I used, but we didn't think of taking note of them. We kinda just shuffled through through the wide selection my father had until we found ones that fit.

On the rear cover I used 1/2 inch long by 1/4 wide bolts and nuts for the four holes along the harness assenbly in the back. The four at the ends ( 2 each side ) I used pop rivets with washers. I couldn't get my finger into the end to use nut and bolts.
Real easy job. Just read all of the advice started here.

Thanks for all the helpful advice.. The rear bumper definitely can be a 1 man job (body shop was going to charge $100 for doing it) .. I had mine done in about an hour & a 1/2. I found all the information useful. I found that the pop rivets were the way to go. they wouldnt fit in the original holes in the bracket so i just drilled 4 small holes through the bracket & bumper about a half inch from the original holes & pop rivetted it using the new holes. (worked like a dream) . The extra fastener on the bottom of the GT bumper doesnt have to be used but i just used a Ford body panel fastener & washer to hold it in place (The hole is too big for the fastener to catch so just ran it through a small washer to get it to hold. No need to order a special fastener) Now on to the JBA duals & headers. I dont have a lift so i guess i will break down & pay a mechanic for this job. Again thanks for all the helpful info. couldnt of done it without you.

P.S. I also bought a packet of Ford body panel fasteners ($3.99 at AutoZone to replace the ones you pull out.. didnt have to be done but new ones hold better)

can i keep my sweet ponypackage grill with the gt bumper?

Interesting...

Well V6MustangStuff STILL doesn't have my color in, so I'm thinking about dishing out the extra $50 and just getting it from Diversified. :x

EDIT: Yeah, just bought myself the bumper.... along with a honeycomb panel. I'm such a bad person. lol

ORIGINAL: powerProdigy

can i keep my sweet ponypackage grill with the gt bumper?


Sorry sir, the V6 grille wont fit properly into a GT bumper. You can however purchase fog lamp bezels and a grille insert to make it look like the pony package.

was thinking about the Roush Front Fascia...since it is 'for' the gt....I could prob install like the gt bumper, w/ the modifications, and a gt grille???

Someone Here has a v6 with Roush Body kit all you need is the Roush Bumper and Gt grill, and the street scene wiring harness to make the fogs work. :)

check the link again!
ORIGINAL: amystery2u


ORIGINAL: paulboy16

amystery2u Looks REAL nice man. the GT bumpers look really aggresive compared to the v6's

heres mine.... going to add hood scoop, yellow racing strips and rocker stripes.

http://www.mustangforums.com/albumphoto.asp?albumid=919&asortType=1&apage=1

Paul



VERY NICE PAUL! That Vista Blue rocks. Are you going to do the big stripe done the center with the pin stipes on each side? I was looking at http://www.spectrummarcom.com/mustang/stripepainter.html and it looks sweet. What hood scoop are you getting?

Thanks! If you come across a pic....toss a link this way! ;)

Hey Spartan,

How do you like the Magnaflow system on your car. I'm thinking of getting the 16605 System. Greak job on your bumper swap. I'm going with the Roush Stage 3 Nose and the GT rear bumper.

ORIGINAL: TTSRACINGWORLD

Hey Spartan,

How do you like the Magnaflow system on your car. I'm thinking of getting the 16605 System. Greak job on your bumper swap. I'm going with the Roush Stage 3 Nose and the GT rear bumper.


That's the exhaust I have on my stang and I love it! Sounds and looks great, got it for a little less than $490 shipped.

Thanks, I can get it from a place we deal with at work for $340. I think I will go with that system

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ORIGINAL: TTSRACINGWORLD

Hey Spartan,

How do you like the Magnaflow system on your car. I'm thinking of getting the 16605 System. Greak job on your bumper swap. I'm going with the Roush Stage 3 Nose and the GT rear bumper.


Magnaflows sound good up to about 4K RPMs. Any higher than that, I think it sounds ricey. But I got mine for $300 something, so I'm not about to complain. :D

And thanks! These instructions should work just fine for your Roush swap. :)

Well, the roush will have to wait! I just got a Gt bumper off ebay for $200 shipped!!! [sm=happybounce.gif] sooooo excited, it's already Tungsten too. And if I do decide to go with the Roush later on I'll already have the GT grill and everything set up. Thanks to this thread, install should be a breeze.....THANKS!!!!

Have you installed the lower radiator shield? Have you found this to be necessary, or is it something that the installation can go without?

ORIGINAL: ilduce321

Have you installed the lower radiator shield? Have you found this to be necessary, or is it something that the installation can go without?


Nope, still dont have the shield on. Doesn't seem critical. Some say it keeps the lip from flapping in the wind, but the bumper seems so solid, I don't see how it could flap around..

I tried putting it on two seperate occasions but failed because I don't have the correct retainers. Kinda give up since.

One more question...have you connected your fogs? Do you know if the pony grill wires will work?

Fogs are not hooked up. I bought a wiring harness off ebay, unfortunately, it doesn't work with the GT factory switch... it comes with it's own switch. So, I might just toss it.

I hear it doesnt' work with the pony package harness.

just ordered the whole take-off kit from saleen so psyched to put it on i'll post updates on the install

hey spartan, i also got the magnaflow dual exhaust, it sounds great. but dont you think it sits a little low for the GT bump as well as for the V6 bumper. on top of that ever time you go over a rough bump it bounces up and hits the hanger mount rpoducing a god aweful noise. just wondering if you had the same problem.

For those of you who have the V6 Pony Package and are installing the GT front fascia...

If you have the Pony Package, your wiring harness and plugs WILL work with the GT grill and fogs. I repeat, THE PONY PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS AND PLUGS WILL WORK WITH THE GT FOG LIGHTS. There is an adapter that plugs into the pony grill fogs, and the wiring harness plugs into that. If you disconnect the wire directly from the fog light, that will not work with the GT fogs. Disconnect the plug before that. This will leave about a 6-inch long wire plugged into the pony fogs and attached to the grill, and then another plug coming from the wires under the hood. This wire still attached to the car plugs directly into the GT fogs without any issues.

ORIGINAL: danekurian

hey spartan, i also got the magnaflow dual exhaust, it sounds great. but dont you think it sits a little low for the GT bump as well as for the V6 bumper. on top of that ever time you go over a rough bump it bounces up and hits the hanger mount rpoducing a god aweful noise. just wondering if you had the same problem.


Yeah, they were a little low. Got that fixed just recently. They heated up the metal and bent them up, then shot it with cold water. Found out really quick that the metal was now vibrating against the hangar so I went back so they could melt off a piece of the hangar for clearance.

And I know that clunk all too well. Going over a bump or a dip at anything over 15-20MPH and clunk! [:@]

This is how they look now:

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I was delighted to stumble across this forum, and your bumper tutorial in particular. A recent encounter with a sign post after veering to avoid a deer gave me a new appreciation for such things!

Mine is a 2006 V6. I've located and purchased all replacement parts -- except the foam bumper isolator. Can't find it 'cept at a dealership ($$$). The '05 isolator is easy to find, though, and everything leads me to believe it's the same as the '06. Might you (or anyone else) know if the '05 isolator would fit my '06?

I ordered mine from FordParts.com and they don't even list parts for the 2006...I used the 2005 parts and everything worked fine. I'm pretty sure they are interchangeable!!

ORIGINAL: davidgore

I was delighted to stumble across this forum, and your bumper tutorial in particular. A recent encounter with a sign post after veering to avoid a deer gave me a new appreciation for such things!

Mine is a 2006 V6. I've located and purchased all replacement parts -- except the foam bumper isolator. Can't find it 'cept at a dealership ($$$). The '05 isolator is easy to find, though, and everything leads me to believe it's the same as the '06. Might you (or anyone else) know if the '05 isolator would fit my '06?

ORIGINAL: Hupperware

Front Bumper Cover:
Part Number : Qty : Description: Price
5R3Z-17626-BA : 1 : DEFLECTOR - STONE : $22.76
5R3Z-16102-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $11.82
5R3Z-16103-BA : 1 : GUARD - FRONT SPLASH : $7.13
5R3Z-17C947-BA : 1 : FOAM BUMPER ISOLATOR : $7.00
N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS : $4.00
W705992S441 : 1 : PACK OF FOUR INSERTS : $4.00

Rocker Panel Cover:
W710532S300 : 16 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $15.68

Rear Bumper Cover:
YL8Z16K262H6 : 1 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $6.00



I want to thank everyone who contributed this this thread. I bought my GT take-of stuff which finally arrived 2 couple of days ago.
Just ordered the parts above to do the job right.

There is a correcting in one of hupperwares part numbers........

Rear Bumper Cover:
YL8Z16K262HC : 1 : PUSHPIN RETAINER - BLACK : $6.00

great job everyone!

Eric

Anybody know why I can't see the pic's on the original thread? There is just a box with red x in it.

Hm, why was this unstickied?

The pictures come and go. I'm hosting them at graffiti.net and it seems like their server is run by hamsters on wheels.

[edit]Nevermind, clever Soldshort.. :)

What size nuts and screws were used in place of the rivits?

Eric

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO REPLACE A 2004 V6 BUMPER WITH A 2004 GT BUMPER?!?!?!?!? or at least know where I can find out? GREAT JOB THO ON UR INSTALLATION SPARTAN!!

nice right up....ill deff use it in the future..

Hey guys, I did some google's on those part numbers and come back with nothing more than mustangforum links.... can anyone help me isolate where I can call to order everything I need for this install? I am actually surprised that everything isn't included with the front end I just paid almost $500 to get delivered to me.... when I ordered it I thought it was all I needed, lights, grill, etc.
Thanks!

I am in the process of installing a GT front bumper on my V6 (2005). By reading the threads, I understand the fender shields/liners are different on the GT than the V6.

Hupperware and Spartan VI (great write-up!) advised the part numbers are 16102 and 16103. My Ford dealership is quoting $35 for each -- a lot higher than the pricing I have seen discussed in the the threads (from $11 to $16). The parts guy asked me if it is the front or back piece. I assume I need to put these on with the new install and ~$20 would not be so bad. But $70 seems pretty pricey. Can anyone shed some light on this?
Thanks!!

I'm still thinking about doing the V8 appearance but this thread just says you can't use the pony grille in the V8 bumper at all. I read someone saying you can do it a while ago, but it doesn't fit properly. Someone should put a tutorial in this thread covering that too. I'd just assume stick with my V6 bumpers if I can't.

Thanks for all the hard work, I installed my bumper last night and it was a breeze. Great pictures and explinations.

o yeh the ford dealers are rapists....I went there to get the bolts for my sway bar, and they quoted me like 70 bux, when on fordparts.com they were only 32 shipped

Great thread. BTW, I have a Black 06 Front Bumper for sale for only $75, Washington or Oregon PU only.

http://www.mustangforums.com/m_3369219/tm.htm

WOW, can't thank you enough for this posting, i am putting on the ROUSH front facsia, but first i have to treat it as a "GT bumper conversion" this will save mne soooooo much trouble

This post is great, I've got all the parts needed for the conversion except the GT bumper (which I will pick up at Diversified) and the fender liners. I was wondering, is it necessary to buy new fender liners or will I be ok with the ones that the V6 already has?

I need to remove my front passenger fender to pound out some big dents. How do those rivets that connect the front of the fender to the bumper come out? Looks like 2 silver rivets and 2 plastic things on each side. Do you have the pic guide on how to remove the fender? Thanks

^^^ Those rivets you are talking about are only for the turn signals.. they hold the brace for it on.. the rest of the bolts can be removed simply by getting a 10mm socket wrench.. there are only 3 bolts.. if you unplug the turn signal lights and undo these bolts the bumper will pull out without any issues.

Spartan IV, I was going to do a writeup to "out-do" yours, because I thought I could to it better, but in reality, you did a really really really good job! I didn't understand what some of the descriptions meant in your diagrams, but they all made perfect sense when the time came to do the swap. The only thing I would make clearer was the RIVETS..

When I got to them I had to make a 15 minute Home Depot run..
I drilled straight down on them and they gave withing a minute each, not the bumper.. I didnt hurt the bumper at all.
Other than that, BRAVO!

whoa nice writeup, i was just wondering when doing the rear bumper if i can take off the v6 one put on the gt one then goto the autobody shop for the exhaust work anyone done it this way or did they do it the other way around thanks

I'm curious to know where everyone bought their nuts/bolts for the front bumper

N801169S900 : 1 : PACK OF EIGHT SCREWS and W705992S441

I checked fordparts.com, but I couldn't find them...

http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=479
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=479&viewfile=Bumper%20Cover%20Front.pdf

Thanks 157db...

I see where N801169S900 is used for - but I don't see where part W705992S441 is used, I'm a little confused, can anyone clarify this for me?