HOW TO REMOVE A 2021+ FORD BRONCO FRONT BUMPER

by BAbroaddict on May 17, 2022 0 comments

Do you need to remove your Bronco bumper in order to install an aftermarket bumper? Or perhaps you drove into a boulder off-road and need to check for damages? We've put together an instructional guide on how to do just that. We cover how to fully remove the Bronco factory metal front bumper and wiring harness. Below you will find both a video guide as well as step by step instructions & images of the removal process.

TOOLS NEEDED

13mm, 15mm, 18mm & 21mm sockets
10mm, 15mm, 18mm & 21mm wrenches
Pushpin Puller or Flathead Screwdriver
T40 Torx Bit
#4 Allen Head

SKILL LEVEL

Novice/Intermediate
2 people

Intermediate skill level required. Additional help will be needed when removing factory bumper.

It's a good idea to disconnect your battery while you work. You will be handling a wiring harness.

TIME REQUIRED

Approximately 1 Hours

Time to install this should take about 1 hours

Step 1

Begin by removing the front plastic d-ring guards. Using a screwdriver or push pin remover, remove the (2) pins on the bottom and (2) near the top of the d-ring mount.

Pull the top half away from the Bronco and set to the side. Repeat for the other side.

Step 2

Using a 15mm socket, loosen the (3) bolts on each side.
Note: When you do this, the bumper can become free from the vehicle and can fall. Ensure you have another person holding it, or the bumper secure to prevent falling and injury.

Step 3

Once all bolts are loose, remove the plug for the fog lights and front sensors if equipped. This is located at the back end of the grill on the driver side.

Step 4

Once unplugged, remove all (6) bumper bolts and d-rings mounts. Set bumper face down off to the side.

Step

5Remove the rubber/plastic shroud under the grill by pulling the tabs on the shroud away (up/down) from vehicle while pulling the shroud from the vehicle.

Step 6

If you do not have adaptive cruise control, remove the plastic cover by pushing the clip on the top down while pulling away from Bronco, and set off to the side. Note: If you have adaptive cruise control, you will need to relocate the module using our ABBR-01 (Adaptive Cruise Control Relocation Bracket) to retain the full functionality if you're installing an aftermarket bumper.

Step 7

Reach behind each bumper mount on the frame rail and remove the factory nut plate.

Step 8

If equipped with sensors, remove the main bumper brackets from the backside of the bumper using a 13mm socket, remove the (4) hex head bolts.

Step 9

Next, using a T40 torx bit, remove the (6) bolts securing the mount in place. Once remove, gently separate mount from bumper, and set off to the side.

Step 10

To remove the wire harness, using a flat head screwdriver or pin puller, remove all the retaining clips securing the harness to the bumper.

Step 11

To remove the sensors, spread the two tabs on the sensor bezel and gently pull up on the sensor. Make sure that the rubber ring around the sensor head remains on the sensor.

Step 12

Lastly, gently squeeze the same two tabs on the sensor bezel and push the backside of the sensor to remove the bezel. Continue the same steps on the remaining sensors.