Ford Fusion Front Bumper Cover Removal (2013+ ) Second Generation

[@lwthowe]

Such a superior video. Most people do not show how they unscrew and unclip everything in detail, but you do. Very well done! One suggestion: Sometimes you start each segment with a closeup and it's so close it's hard to tell where on the car you're working on at that moment. You might start each segment explaining where on the car you're at and what you're going to do next, and then zoom in and show the close-ups as you've done. Other than that, this is so much better than anything else I've seen on how to do this. Thank you.

[@kbaker2023]

Jesus. No wonder whoever owed my car before me didn't fix the bumper clip under behind the wheel well/under the headlight. Great video sir. Thank you!

[@MDiaz2]

Gs

[@cruzruiz9867]

god this is making me rethink about doing the front led upgrade by myself on my 16 fusion se.....

[@Wechosworld]

Try it it wont hurt as long as you give yourself a day to figure it out

[@cameronj.8621]

Dude I’m adding leds to my fusion now and it’s hell. By myself it’s already taken more than 4 hours.

[@casheighty8]

The high beams are impossible without pulling the headlight but I did my low beams with one hand.

[@rellik187redrum]

future models will require engine removal for oil changes

[@delorean117]

This is when you ask Red Green to do it for you.

[@raymondramirez9177]

Buy an electric car. No more oil changes!

[@jw9517]

rellik187redrum hahah

[@chauderskine9313]

Lmao

[@MarcosGarcia-xg1rf]

Nah

[@mintpatrol3319]

Ford worker: you think that bumper is secure yet Ford engeneer: yea but let's add 20 more screws just in case

[@squidproquo2241]

@Reggie Got Projects _ And hide the head light access behind the bumper.

[@rahhal83]

😂😂😂

[@bohemialite6371]

That is so funny what you said but it is so true😆😆😆

[@michaelmurray11189]

If you think that’s bad, just wait til you have to remove the front fascia on a BMW, Mercedes-Benz or and Audi.

[@gregorymaly1643]

Let's bolt the headlights to the frame, that way the bulbs will be impossible to replace

[@jackzhao604]

So many people complaining about how hard it is. I’m 20 a broke college student, can’t afford full insurance so hitting a deer ain’t covered. Damaged all the way back to the upper radiator support, I don’t have money to take it to the shop so I replaced everything myself off of diagrams cuz some of these don’t have KZbin videos. I replaced from bumper side fender shutter fog light head light radiator support header mounted and everything that’s on it

[@wantsanewvehicle]

I just bought a 2013 se on Friday. I wanted to my put hid lights into it, but first I wanted to see how the halogens looked. However, I was anxious..lol. So, Friday night I put my leds into the fogs. Saturday evening I decided it was time to put the hids into highs and lows. I already had the bottom piece and the thumb screws out of the wheel wells from what I put the fogs in (it got dark and I didn't have time to reinstall). After reading your comment that says you should be able to pull the bumper far enough away to get the headlight assembly out (impossible to change light bulb without doing so), it worked fine on one side. I went to do it on the otherside and the bumper..fell off. I did not touch the screws in the wheel well, or the bumper bracket (5:30-6:30). The whole bumper did come off though. I don't believe I broke anything and it fits back perfectly o.O..

[@TomCook1993]

wantsanewvehicle should’ve bought the titanium. SE sucks

[@standlegweak9854]

Best video there is on this process. Excellent work!

[@Xratos1991]

Using a 10 inch quick adjusting groove joint pliers with curved jaw from Home Depot I was able to twist and pull the light bulb without removing the bumper. This was on a 2016 fusion. I know have a 2018 Fusion hybrid and thankfully on these year models you don’t have to do any of this its right there in the open ez change.

[@joedarvish6056]

Great Video! I removed the bumper and removing two plastic brackets holding the bumper edges to fenders is not necessary. Just remove the center plastic clip and loosen two bolts on each plastic brackets. Just gently pull out the bumper edge and it will come out.

[@lawrencepunsalang8630]

Thank you for creating this video on the removal and installation of the front bumper. It is very helpful.

[@batsukamuro]

Dude! You're a freaking life saver. Thanks for this! Really.

[@kevinpohl2800]

Changing windshield for new wipers would be another good idea 👍🏻

[@gjash493]

2019 September Bro you really know how to make good videos. I have Ford fusion and I need more videos like this...

[@omahasho4658]

Dude I was installing a larger intercooler and nobody at all that did them for the 1.6 did a video about it so tanks so much for making this video showing how to take the bumper one

[@neilreid2298]

Really, really good vid and explanation. Not that hard of a job but super to see this vid first. I tried replacing my low beam bulbs without removing the bumper- no can do. Many thanks for this vid!

[@SkaffOKP]

Great tutorial. very helpful ! Thanks! but ;) you dont need unscrew (left and right ) whole slide. example on 6:00 min. video. only unscrew main screw. ofcourse you must pull plastic pin ( 3 per side) example 1:50 on this video. wireds are long :-) you can unpluged it on top side

[@velvetpaws999]

Wow, Man! You are brave! Bravo! I lost all hope as you progressed taking off screw after screw after screw after.... help! another six! Oh no, more screws.... honestly, I gave up... plus all the connectors to unplug... I am sure I would never remember what screw goes where and in what order, lol. It would be painful to think I was finished when I have still 20 screws that I couldn't remember I took out, ha ha ha.... Yeah, this would raise my motivation to go the the Ford Dealership and let them deal with it. You did really excellent! Are you a pro car mechanic? Can I hire on as an apprentice with you? I'm sure I'd learn a lot! Thanks again for the great clip!

[@69Pigman]

Absolutely spectacular. You have given me a wealth of information with this video, that I have been searching for. 🍺🍺

[@gameshot911]

Thanks for the video, helped me replace the grill on my car! All those push pins and screws, though.... will have nightmares for a while.

[@mirandacollins393]

Mike Goldberg about how long does it take to replace the grill ??

[@ryanneidinger7457]

Just finished up putting in my new grill. What a pain in the ass but totally worth it

[@chadkochmann7958]

Very nice job with taking this apart and shooting the video. Thank you.

[@cliffrhodenizerjr.1333]

This is the main reason why I sold mine and will never buy another Ford.

[@mohammedhilabi4864]

Not easy 😢

[@TheHopster6]

Thank you for the video!! Had to do some bumper cover work and this was excellent!!

[@meg.k.jensen]

Thank you for making this video. I was able to remove the bumper and replace the grills!

[@m2dc13]

How did you take odd the slats?

[@m2dc13]

The grill how did you get it off?

[@hermangavin2064]

Insanity

[@kevinyung1743]

Great video man, i have a question though, im currently rebuilding my 2016 ford fusion and there is a cable that im confused on where it goes, its the one by the hood tab that you press to open it, its the only one by itself up there and it runs along the left headlight. -Thanks

[@NikolaGluvakov]

I wish we have channel like this for the European version - Mondeo.

[@detailingdiaries6562]

Nikola Gluvakov check out a channel by Alan Howatt 👍

[@asaelestrada380]

Bruhhh I don’t want to change my bumper no more 😭 just gonna live with the rip in between 😪

[@bababoy11]

Ford made this nearly impossible...

[@ryan_duffy]

Thanks for the help. I just took mine off and fixed a dent 👍

[@ceem1685]

Bumper pops off the mounting brackets so you don't have to take them off on the corners. One less thing to mess around with

[@nickrobin5235]

On the driver side, to change the light bulb just remove the air intake box and your finger can fit to change the bulbs

[@ppal19812]

And the passenger?

[@RandySForbes]

I saw a few comments about replacing the upper grill. One said they did have to take off the bumper, the others did not further comment. Do you have to take off the bumper to replace the upper grill?

[@SteveD300]

I'd rather just pay the ticket(s) for my headlight being out. Smh

[@cindyjordan6734]

Waste of money it's not that hard, and you don't actually have to remove the entire bumper. Just the top half loosen it up enough to get head lamp out.

[@michaelwoods7458]

I going to install fog lights on a 2020 ford fusion, that never had them before. This will get me started. Do a video on that please

[@ariass9345]

I wanna but led light bulbs in my 15 fusion and I’m to lazy to do all this stuff 😂. Why do car nowadays make it so difficult to work on

[@PisaniProductions]

you think it's possible to do without wheel replacement or jack? Maybe turning the wheel would give enough clearance?

[@khamis853]

Can you do a video on how to remove the headlights?

[@happywrenching]

I've been wanting to but unfortunately I don't know when I'm going to get my hands on the Fusion again.

[@khamis853]

Do you have to remove the bumper to get a new set of headlight assemblies installed? Thanks

[@happywrenching]

alex khamis Technically, no. You have to remove the 5 thumb screws - 3 inside the wheel well and two on the bottom of the bumper. You then have to remove all the screws and clips at the top of the bumper. This should allow you to swing out the side of the bumper far enough to remove the headlight.

[@joecandor6145]

Good video. How did you get Robin William's hairy arms to appear in your video?

[@edgarn5739]

What are those two electrical connectors on the drivers side? I can't find front side marker lights on these fusions.

[@187deserteagle]

Great video how do you change the light bulbs

[@thebigdog1142]

This video is helpful but something are a little different on the 19 like the thumb screws in the wheel wells are now 1 pull tab and 2 screws also the wiring harness goes from the right side of the car across the bumper to the other side so you can't fully take the bumper off because of it

[@wiskipete]

Dam all this for just two lights!!

[@AsheGyurik]

Is there a way to bend it open just enough to get a hand in there? I have a dead bird stuck in there and I really don’t wanna take 50 screws and clips out 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@RhinoXpress]

i'm convinced they designed it this way so that you would have to take it to a ford dealership and pay a ford mechanic take it off. there is no need to have to do all this just to take off the bumper cover other than what i just mentioned. it's all a marketing ploy between the car companies and the dealerships.

[@Elyeyi05]

My 09 Honda accord is the same way

[@MrG_Landscaping]

Been trying to locate the horn on my 2015 fusion energi. Seems like I have to take off font bumper. You know better,,, is that the case? If so thanks for the great video.

[@yemariamkebede1131]

May I please get information on where I can get the complete front bumper for a 2017 Ford Fusion?

[@eb_reviews]

This is a nightmare!

[@patsmith2505]

what does the last connector u disconnected from the bumper connect to? I need to have mine replaced.

[@ryankejr431]

Great video. Made the changing the bumper cover easy!

[@stanleyhenry3700]

I was looking at my granddaughter's 2017 fusion,where she had a collision that damages her driverside bumper and fender. I noticed that they are torn-out holes holes under the bottom that the bumper is secured. What is the name of that part, I would like to replace it. Is that you called the underbody cover?

[@LPKizzle]

okay so you say you can remove the headlights without pulling the bumper? how would you go about doing this? do you have a video? im not talking about the bulbs i mean the whole housing

[@unlockinc]

Thanks for making this very professionally done video...very helpful with my 2013 Fusion. Would you know the procedure to R&R the Active Grill Shutter Assembly? Due to a recent raccoon attack, my shutter assembly is non-functional and must be replaced. I would appreciate any information you can provide. BTW, you have a real talent for combining excellent video with intelligent and informative discussion of the operation.

[@happywrenching]

unlockinc - wish you luck with your repair. Unfortunately I don't have any info the the active grill assembly.

[@richardhicks4746]

Delete that shutter bs it’s very expensive and not worth what it does. Basically it’s over engineered bs. Open it up through the holes in the grill and jam something in it to keep it open. Don’t poke a hole in your condenser.

[@braedonmetz9703]

Thank you so much for this video great in depth and it helped me so much with replacing my grill ,good work

[@robertsotela]

Did you have to remove the whole bumper just to swap out the grille?

[@Python1084]

Yes

[@macster1457]

great video.. .can you do a dashboard removal on a 2016 ford fusion?

[@slavkocorluka4835]

I have a 2016 Ford Mondeo Mk5 and I plan to put a front grill, so I wonder if it is the same in the last generation from 2013 to 2020? Tnx..

[@MrCaddillacMan]

Hey do u have a video changing the headlight bulb on a 2013 Ford Fusion

[@TheCpot23]

hello, I hope you read this. do you know where the horn is located at. in my car it is damge and i need to replace it. but i have no idea where it is.

[@jacobmoreno6339]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@patricksmith1361]

I just want to replace my damn headlamp bulbs! Is there an "easy" way? All I've ever read is that I have to remove the bumper, which is downright depressing considering I had my old car's headlamp change time down to under 30 seconds...

[@ScanMan1967]

You say you don't need to do this to change the bulbs,.....can you elaborate on this, please? The Ford engineers that designed this should be publically shot in front of all Fusion owners.

[@MotopediaAe]

I really loved your video.

[@rinogeorge4513]

Hey are you sure they were T25 Torx screws? can't find them online anywhere.

[@kckrol85]

If I need to get access to remove the fender. Do I need to remove that bumper bracket as you did. Or just the three clips in the liner and pull out the cover to get access to the fender bolt where it meets the front bumper cover?

[@emanuelec1842]

OMG !!! Nice job (from France)

[@shotakajaia3043]

What is difference between Ford fusion's 2014 front bumper and Ford Mondeo MK5 2015 front bumper? Or both are same?

[@yopacific]

GREAT VIDEO, gotta replace grill.

[@xanderdashredder]

Is there any chance you could make a video demonstrating how to remove the seats and rear deck?

[@happywrenching]

Wish I could but unfortunately it looks like I won't be making any Fusion videos for a while.

[@mikehoover6149]

nice instructions sir, thanks

[@delorean117]

Nice clear concise video, thanks.

[@davidprice6462]

You forgot to mention the wiring harness attached to the bumper that will snap and break if you don't know it's there and one side of the bumper comes off when you take the 37th bolt out. I learned this the hard way and now my outside air temp reading defaults to 50 degrees at all times when driving my 2014 Fusion. I hate this car with a passion. Plastic bumpers should never require 16 bolts, screws, and clips/brackets.

[@KillaCowboy]

Hey do you have any pictures of the clips up front and where they go to? Both left and right side

[@مزملمحمد-ه6ث]

That was very helpful

[@leahsparks8436]

So I knocked the front air vent or whatever it’s called out of place,’. How do I pop it back in?

[@mattlogan1009]

did you come across the engine block heater cord?

[@majas7]

is the mondeo in Europe engineered the same way?

[@djlienhard3828]

Where could I buy a new one of these ?

[@cesarrivera1779]

How do you remove the radiator? Do you have a video for it ?

[@enigmarocker]

Thank you SO MUCH for making this video! :)

[@jakewinburn3044]

Do you have a video for how to change the headlights without removing the bumper cover?

[@only1pedro]

Impossible

[@josephjimenez6592]

What do you have the car on? 4 jack stands?

[@Billthemec]

In the video u said u don't have to remove the bumper cover to replace headlights do u have a video showing how to replace headlights

[@davisje011]

Bill Johnstone You just need to do everything up to 2:31 It takes less than 10 minutes.

[@davisje011]

Bill Johnstone You just need to do everything up to 2:31 It takes less than 10 minutes.

[@Moesbw]

Awesome Video!!

[@jayramirez6812]

Do you need to remove the bumper cover to just replace a grille ? I bought a new one to replace the boring factory grill

[@mistadontplay277]

+Jay Ra,irez were you able to put the grille on without removing the bumper?

[@robertsotela]

How was the install?

[@alanjm1234]

Crazy that you have to do this to replace a bulb! But at least it's easy enough.

[@JorgeVonVogler]

your good with cars do u think thses these new car will do ok in a demo derby

[@happywrenching]

Funny, I plan to go to my first derby in a few weeks - no idea if the news cars are good for the derbys though :)

[@JorgeVonVogler]

+happywrenching well hope you have fun talk to you more about it after u seen one in person

[@ventureelect]

excellent video.

[@jchaney123]

What does that last electrical connection do? Is that for the "hood latch" dash warning light? I removed my bumper to add a tow bar base. Put the bumper back on and now my "Hood Latch Light" stay on all the time. Trying to figure out what went wrong. Hood latch works fine, just the warning light stays on.

[@happywrenching]

Look at 7:08 - to the left of the driver headlight there is a gray connector (below the yellow lever). Thats the hood latch connection.

[@dannyfernandez8700]

if the latch does not completely latch the light stays on. when you close hood make sure the latch clicks @@happywrenching

[@Chris-go9ti]

Remove the 17 and newer. Mine is not in that spot. It's worse. Also none of the screws are the same and the things on the side are no longer there. You also had some spacer in front. All different.

[@leandrosena4825]

Hi, where the external temperature sensor is located?

[@Sean2179]

I took the bumper off my 2013 Ford Fusion se 1.6l and there’s a plug for the active grill shutter but no unit to plug it into. Why?

[@agustingonzalez4766]

Same. I've been looking thinking something fell out something

[@brochurst8318]

Did you guys ever figure this out? Having the same problem right now myself

[@leahsparks8436]

The vent thing that’s on the front of the car that’s connected to the bumper

[@clutch2827]

What does removing the two brackets on either side buy you? Seems unnecessary unless I'm missing something.

[@happywrenching]

Valid question - you are right, technically the brackets should not have to be removed. Notice that those brackets have plastic hooks that clip into the end of the bumper cover. I removed the brackets as a precaution. Those plastic hooks become brittle as the car ages and you run the chance of breaking them as you remove the bumper cover. Removing the bracket first ensures that nothing breaks.

[@juliandominguez7577]

Great Job

[@rileyholz1065]

Jeez how the hell did you remember which screws went where when you were finished 🤧

[@detailingdiaries6562]

Now we take off the exhaust, now the windscreen, now the front seats, rear wheels and interior headliner, and now we can take off all 4 doors to allow us to get to the screws to take off the bumper to change the light bulb...

[@roastedhd2852]

Wait till you change oil it gets better...

[@shawngrove1545]

What tools did you use to remove the front bumper?

[@boxchevygang4553]

All of em!

[@umaid187]

im trying to install opt7 6000k hids but when i poppedy bumper off a little i couldnt manage to take my lights or anuthing out

[@corybarth]

I could not load the video for some reason but does anyone know the name of or part number for the black plastic clips that hold the bottom most accent trim pieces to the bumper? There are 8mm hex screws but then there are black clips (look like a pin that pushes into and locks in the trim pieces). I tore part of the right side trim away but as I looked underneath it seems if I could get my hands on these clips I could re-attach it myself. Thanks!

[@23rossyk]

I happen to have front sensors on my model. Would that make the removal more difficult?

[@happywrenching]

I don't think it will make that big of a difference - I'm sure you will need to disconnect an electrical harness.

[@Moesbw]

Where is the good ajar sensor located?