aFe Power SCORPION 79-21008L User manual

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.
Description
A
1
aFe Scorpion Grille
B
5
Bolt, M6 x 1.0mm x 25mm Hex
C
5
Washer, Flat #10
D
5
Clip nut, M6
E
3
Washer, 3/16” x 1 SS Fender (black)
F
3
Lock nut, #10-32 Nylon
G
2
Lock nut, 1/4”-20 Nylon
H
2
Washer, 1/4" Flat
I
1
aFe Logo Back Plate
J
6
Screw, #10-32 x 1/2” Button Head (black)
K
6
Nut, #10-32 Flange SS
L
1
Clamp, Cable 5/16” (black)
M
2
Bracket, LED #1
N
1
Power Harness
O
15
Ties, Cable
P
1
20” Single Row LED
•Applications models vary. We recommend verifying fitment before beginning installation process.
•Images featured in the instruction documents may not always exactly match your grille.

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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. Save all parts for reinstallation.
3. Remove the plastic shroud. Set it aside for reinstallation.

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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. Starting on the passenger side, pull on the plastic bumper cap fascia till it disconnects from
the fender. After the passenger side is disconnected, move to the driver’s side and
disconnect it from the fender on that side. When both sides are disconnected, pull on the
plastic bumper cap fascia until it disconnects from the grille and carefully remove it.

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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.
17. The hardware in Step 14 needs to be completely removed from the active shutter grille and
discarded after the active shutter grille and the factory grille have been separated.