Section 01-19: Bumpers | 1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual |
Removal
Support the bumper assembly and remove the four nuts (two each side) attaching the assembly to the frame mounting brackets.
Carefully lower the bumper assembly from vehicle and lay it on a protective surface.
If replacing bumper bar, remove front bumper horizontal pads (17C829), front fender apron and radiator support braces (16A023) or front license plate mounting bracket (17A386). Refer to Bumper Bar in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.
Installation
If bumper bar was replaced, install front bumper horizontal pads, front fender apron and radiator support braces or front license plate mounting bracket. Refer to Bumper Bar in the Removal and Installation portion of this section.
Align bumper assembly mounting studs to the holes in the frame mounting brackets.
Insert studs through slot in frame brackets. Loosely assemble nuts to hold front bumper (17757) to frame (5005) (side rail).
Align front bumper to front fenders (16005) and sheet metal stone deflector maintaining a parallel margin of 18-31mm (.76-1.24 inch). If rotation is an issue, use shim as required.
After front bumper is aligned, tighten nuts to 60-80 Nm (44-59 lb-ft).
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17757 | Front Bumper |
| 2 | N804525-S59 | Nut |
| 3 | 5005 | Frame (Side Rail) |
| 4 | 17765 | Bumper Isolator and Bracket Spacer |
| 5 | 388442-S309 | Rivet (12 Req'd) |
| 6 | 17A385 | Front License Plate Mounting Bracket |
| 7 | N803043-S | Rivet (3 Req'd) |
| 8 | 17626 | Front Valance Panel |
| 9 | 17C829 | Front Bumper Horizontal Pad |
| 10 | 17859 (RH) | Reinforcement, Front Bumper, Bronco Only |
| 11 | 17C863 (LH) | Reinforcement, Front Bumper, Bronco Only |
| 12 | N606689-S301 | Screw and Washer (4 Req'd), Bronco Only |
| 13 | N800296-S301 | U-Nut (4 Req'd), Bronco Only |
| A | — | Tighten to 60-80 Nm (44-59 Lb-Ft) |
| B | — | Tighten to 19-25 Nm (14-18 Lb-Ft) |
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17757 | Front Bumper |
| 2 | N804525-S59 | Nut |
| 3 | 5005 | Frame |
| 4 | 17765 | Bumper Isolator and Bracket Spacer |
| 5 | 388442-S54 | Rivet (12 Req'd) |
| 6 | 17A386 | Front License Plate Mounting Bracket |
| 7 | N803043-S | Rivet (3 Req'd) |
| 8 | 17626 | Front Valance Panel |
| 9 | 17C829 | Front Bumper Horizontal Pad |
| 10 | N800296-S100 | U-Nut (4 Req'd) |
| 11 | N606689-S301 | Screw and Washer (4 Req'd) |
| 12 | 17766 | Arm, Front Bumper (RH) |
| 13 | 17767 | Arm, Front Bumper (LH) |
| 14 | N605934-S53 | Bolt (4 Req'd) |
| A | — | Tighten to 60-80 Nm (44-59 Lb-Ft) |