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advanced FLOW engineering Instruction Manual P/N: 79-21008L Scorpion Grille without FFC Make: Ford Model: F-150 Year: 2018-2020...
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• Please read the entire instruction before proceeding. • Ensure all components listed are present. • Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding. • Disconnect the negative battery terminal before proceeding. • If you are missing any of the components, call customer support 951 493 7100 Label Qty.
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Note: Before you begin, use “Painters Tape” to apply a protective guard around the work areas (fender and bumper valance). This will help protect the paint and finish of your vehicle. 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Locate (13) plastic clips on top of plastic shroud. Carefully pry the pins out to remove and then set aside.
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4. Remove the four (4) bolts that attach the factory grille assembly to the core support. Save for reinstallation. 5. Located near the hood latch, disconnect the electrical connector.
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6. If equipped, disconnect the wheel arch moldings. Remove the screw, located nearest the front of the truck in the wheel well. Pull on the wheel arch moldings carefully until it comes off the two bottom tabs. Be careful not to break them. 7.
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8. Remove the one (1) bolt located on each side of the grille. Save for reinstallation.
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Note: To prevent scratching painted parts use protective covering between the grille and a flat surface. 9. Disconnect the clips (located near the headlights) behind the grille by pulling gently. 10. Remove the grille and active shutter assembly from the truck.
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11. Remove the eight (8) push pins and remove the plastic lower shroud. 12. Remove the five (5) retaining clips from the top of the grille. 13. Remove the one screw located in the center of the active shutter grille.
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14. Loosen the four (4) nuts and the four (4) factory studs that attach the active shutter grille to the factory grille. 15. Disconnect the five (5) clips connecting the active shutter grille to the factory grille. 16. Remove the active grille shutters from the factory grille and set it to the side. Save for reinstallation.
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18. Remove and discard the two (2) nuts from the supplied 20” single row LED light.
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Note: Please read the instruction below prior to installation. 19. Locate the drilled hole furthest to the driver’s side. Install one (1) supplied #10-32 x 1/2” button head screw (black) thru the front of the aFe Scorpion grille. Turn the aFe Scorpion grille over and install the aFe logo back plate onto the #10-32 x 1/2”...
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Note: Please read the instruction below prior to installation. 21. Install one (1) supplied cable clamp 5/16” (black) around the wiring for the 20” single row LED light. 22. Locate the drilled hole furthest to the passenger side. Install one (1) #10-32 x 1/2” button head screw (black) through the aFe Scorpion grille.
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23. Place the aFe Scorpion grille to the side and place the active shutter grille assembly onto the work surface. 24. Install the five (5) M6 clip nuts to the top of the active shutter grille.
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25. Place the aFe Scorpion grille back on the workspace. 26. Attach the active shutter grille to the aFe Scorpion grille. At the bottom of the aFe Scorpion grille assembly, install three (3) supplied 3/16” x 1” SS fender washers (black) and three (3) #10-32 nylon lock nuts.
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27. At the top of the aFe Scorpion grille assembly, install five (5) supplied M6 x 1.0mm x 25mm hex bolts and five (5) #10 flat washers. 28. Center the aFe Scorpion grille on the active shutter grille and tighten the hardware in Step 26 and the hardware in Step 27.
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29. Reinstall the eight (8) push pins that attach the plastic lower shroud.
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30. Before installing the aFe Scorpion grille, install the supplied power harness. The red wire goes on the positive battery terminal (+) and the black wire goes on the negative battery terminal (-). You will need to mount the switch inside the cab or to an available prewired switch.
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Note: There are factory stickers on the headlights that will been seen through the grille if not removed. If you want to remove them, now is the time. 31. Install the aFe Scorpion grille assembly onto the vehicle. 32. Plug the 20” Single Row LED light into the power harness 33.
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34. Install the grille assembly and install the four (4) factory screws removed in Step 4. Tighten to factory specifications.
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Remove Install 35. Remove the two clips that attach the plastic bumper cap fascia to the wheel arch molding (if applicable). 36. Install the two clips removed in Step 35 into the wheel arch moldings (if applicable).
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37. Reinstall the plastic bumper cap fascia. Push the plastic bumper cap facia back in until the clips to secure it in place. Push the sides in as well until they are clipped in securely. 38. Install the wheel arch moldings to the plastic bumper cap fascia. Make sure to push in the sides to secure it in place.
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40. Reconnect the active shutter wiring connector.
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41. Install the plastic shroud and the (13) plastic clips removed in Step 2. 42. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
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43. Remove all the painter’s tape if any was applied. 44. Installation is now complete.
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PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES AND ADVICE. aFe Power IS ONLY EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE BASIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE DIVERSITY OF VEHICLES, VEHICLE OPTIONS & MODIFICATIONS AND LIGHTING. CONFIGURATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE. aFe Power products cannot be held liable due to improper component installation and / or faulty wiring.
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GRILLE CARE INFORMATION aFe Power Scorpion Grilles are the finest in the industry but do require normal care. Wash regularly as you would when caring for your vehicles. Never use dish soap. GLOSS BLACK FINISH aFe Power Scorpion Grilles with gloss black powder coated finish may be washed regularly as you would when caring for your vehicles finish using soap and water.
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advanced FLOW engineering, inc. 252 Granite Street Corona, CA 92879 TEL: 951.493.7100 • TECH: 951.493.7100 x23 E-Mail: Tech@aFepower.com 06-81298 12/12/2019 DK...
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