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How to Install OPR Cobra Front Bumper Cover - Primed (99-04 All) on your Ford Mustang
Installation Time
60 minutes
Tools Required
- Rivet Gun (Or bolts with nuts to replace rivets)
- Flat Head Screw Driver
- Philips Head Screw Driver
- Ratchet Wrench with Extension
- 11mm Deep Socket
- Jack and Jack Stands (if preferred especially if vehicle is lowered.)
- Friend (if needed can be done alone)
Shop Parts in this Guide
Before/After (fogs and bezels sold separate)
Step 1: Remove headlight housings by removing retaining clips by pulling all 4 up and out located in picture. Then either disconnect fixtures or set aside or if it permits set in
engine bay out of bumper removal path.
Step 2: Remove trim retaining clips and trim by unscrewing the screw part then removing clip part like pictures below there are 6 clips. Note there is a trim piece in the first pic that will need removed if not already deleted like mine.
Step 3: Now under the car remove clips connecting the bumper to the frame to yet another trim piece by prying them with a flat head. Note be careful removing these clips as they are well known to break or have an extra set handy there are 2.
Step 4: Now unscrew fender well retaining screw again there are 2. Note this will allow you to peel back plastic fender well to get at the Bumper bolts and the fog light plugs. Location in picture.
Step 5: Disconnect fog lights buy unplugging there power cable or removing fog light completely.
Step 6: Now you just have this last step before removal. Unbolt the 4 11mm Bumper bolts holding the bumper to the car. There are 2 on each side. They are located where right on the inside of upper fender wells. Refer to pictures. Note mine are covered by HID Ballast Stock will not be.
Step 7: Now carefully remove bumper without letting studs scratch the car. May want a buddy to assist. Pull studs out from frame and set old bumper aside.
Step 8: Now Prep bumper by installing new hardware for mounting by riveting metal plates to plastic tabs on bumper. (If you bought the fog bezels and lights to go with it install those before installing bumper to make it easier but it can be done with bumper installed.)
Step 9: Finally reinstall your bumper doing everything in reverse and replacing all the clips and bolts you removed.
Be careful Installing mounting hardware with the studs because it can affect how the bumper lines up with the metal on the car like in this pic.
You may need to adjust your hood ride height and or your hood latch to get it to seat right when you close your hood refer to pic! 1 on each side.
Your hood may come in contact with bumper where 2 of the trim screw clips go. Look at pictures for reference. *I deleted clips and trim to get rid of the issue, hood still touched the bumper but works for me*
Enjoy Your New Bumper!
Installation Instructions provided by AmericanMuscle Customer
