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How do you remove the front bumper on a '96 Mystique?

It can't be that different from removing one on a Contour...

Please advise.

Eurythmian

Remove the front grille, and the right and left inner wheel well liner. This will give you access to the bolt on the top corners of the bumper cover, or at the bottom of the lip on the inside of the fender where the bumper and the fender meet.Thast about it just be care full cot to break any clips, if you do you can buy them at any parts store. Just look for the HELP rack its full of misc parts and clips for all makes and models. Good luck and be patient........

I have heard you have to pull a couple of fuses or one of the battery terminals so the airbags dont go off. Is this true, cause I will be needing the same info for micahs bumper.

on a contour 98+

THis is hooow I did it, It is my method and shoud not be taken as the word of FORD. I removed the grille by taking out the 2 screw on top of it. raised vehicle (Optional, my car is lowered) Pulled the two pastic fasteners out of the front bumper cover. Removed the screw that attaches the fender liner to the bumper in each wheelwell. now, there are 2 bolts on each side that go through the upper lip of the bumper into the fender. you can see them if you pull back the fender liner and look up and towards the fender. Unscrew these suns of *****es. Mine were a real mofo. Maybe if I sprayed them with some penetrator first There is also a plastic fastener in the center of the bumper on the bottonm side, It is through a small plastic support for the lower part of the bumper. remove this and Voila! the bumper should be free and come off with relative ease. Just take your time and move anything that is in your way while un screwing those tough bolts. I took off my wheels and also loosened u the fenderwell liner at it's frontward fastening points so that I could pull back the liner to gain better access.

I hoope this helps a little.

Good luck,

Chris.

Do you think this method will be about the same when removing a '96 Mystique front bumper?

Thanks for your help...
Eurythmian

Hanes Manual quote.
REMOVAL

front bumper- 1995 through 1998

"1. apply parking brake, jack up the front of the vehicle and support it on jackstands
2. Where applicable, remove the foglights from the front bumper ( Me talking now, Just unplug them, it's easyier to take em out later )
3. Where applicabe, disconnect the tubing from the headlight washer jets.
4. Unscrew the screws securing the wheel arch liners to the front bumper
5. Unscrew the bumper mounting nuts, and withdrawl the bumper forwards from the vehicle, at the same time disconnecting the guides from the side pins"

sounds easier than a post 98!

later,

Chris

Thanks - you've been a big help.

your are welcome

Chris.