deanno

Hey everyone
I picked up my 2018 Lariat SE the other night. I also picked up a black SE grille (xlt version) as I wasn't a big fan of the Lariat gray color grille. Unfortunately I didnt think of this until after I ordered the truck so the dealer isn't willing to swap the grilles at any type of deal for me. So...how hard is it to remove the old and replace? Any videos anyone knows of? YouTube doesn't have any 2018 videos that I can find. I'd rather save a hundred bucks and do it myself.

Motorsports One

Look at this thread...

https://www.f150forum.com/f78/2016-2...d-swap-396299/

and maybe PM "mikegmang", he might be able to help out. He took out his 2016 grille and put in a 2018, so I'm sure he could provide pointers for removal as well.

caperJ

Its same as the 15 not to hard but do it in warm conditions or plastic breaks.

This will get you there

mikegmang

It’s exactly like that video shows except you pull by the headlights. The tabs on the grille lock into the lights. Also you need to remove the upper valance... the plastic upper bumper.

tmcolegr

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deanno

Awesome. Thank you everyone! Looks like something I can do.

DyLivn

What is the best way to go about pulling the lower trim piece below the lights and grille once you get the 2 bolts on each end out? You just pull on it or is there a certain way to get all those clips to release?

J-MAN8

You just pull on it. They are similar to the clips that hold several other items on these trucks.

Vtec187

It's easy. Just do yourself a favor and put blue making tape all over the fender and bumper for when you reinstall the trim between the grill and bumper. It's really easy to scratch if you're doing it by yourself .

Sparky101422

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