Section 01-02: Body Panels, Front End
1993 Mustang Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Radiator Grille Opening Panel (GOP)

 

Except Mustang GT

 

Removal

  1. Drill out four license plate rivets, if required.
  1. Remove four lower GOP-to-radiator support screws.
  1. Remove upper grille opening reinforcement-to-radiator support bracketry (four per vehicle).
  1. Remove side GOP-to-fender attachment nut and washer assemblies (seven per side). Detach GOP/reinforcement assembly from vehicle.
  1. Remove headlamp side marker, park and turn lamps from GOP/GOR (grille opening panel reinforcement) assembly (14 nuts). Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Remove two pushnuts per side retaining lower corner reinforcement assembly to the GOP.
  1. Drill out 15 GOP-to-reinforcement retaining rivets.
  1. Peel GOP from reinforcement.
 

Installation

  1. Shoe horn GOP over reinforcement.
  1. Install 15 GOP-to-reinforcement retaining rivets.
  1. Install front lamps (14 nuts). Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Install lower corner reinforcement assemblies to the GOP and retain with two pushnuts per side.

    NOTE: Ensure proper positioning prior to tightening reinforcement nuts.

  1. Position GOP/reinforcement assembly to the fenders. Install seven nut and washer assemblies. Tighten to 5-8 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
  1. Install reinforcement-to-radiator support bracketry. Tighten to 8-14 Nm (6-11 lb-ft).
  1. Attach bottom GOP surface to radiator support with four screws. Tighten to 5-8 Nm (4-6 lb-ft).
  1. Position license plate bracket to GOP and install four plastic rivets.


Except Mustang GT





Item Part Number Description
1 388645-S2 Nut and REtainer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
2A N606676-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (2 Req'd Each Side)
2C N606677-S36 Screw and Washer Assy
3 8C034 Bracket Outer (1 Req'd Each Side)
4A 45334-S36 Nut (1 Req'd Each Side)
4B 45334-S36 Nut and Washer Assy (7 Req'd Each Side)
5 N802387-S2 U-Nut (2 Req'd)
6 388664-S100 Rivet (17 Req'd)
7 17D809 Front Bumper Isolator and Bracket Assy
8 16A168 Extension Assy
9 387564-S2 Push On Nut
10 8242 Radiator Grille Opening Panel (GOP)
11 8B041 Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement Assy (GOR)
12A 57130-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (4 Req'd)
13 N803043-S Rivet (4 Req'd)
14 7N397 License Plate Bracket Assy
15 8C020 Name Plate
16 N800488-S36 Nut (2 Req'd)
17 17750 Front Bumper Assy
18 86142 Bracket Inner (1 Req'd Each Side)
19D 57043-S54 Bolt and Washer Assy (4 Req'd Each Side)
20 390531-S100 Nut and Retainer (2 Req'd Each Side)
21 N606676-S55 Screw and Washer Assy
22 16C674 Hood Latch Support Brace Assy
23 N803043-S Blind Rivet (4 Req'd Each Side)
24 16717 Hood Lock Support
25 45263-S101 U-Nut (4 Req'd)
26 N800925-S100 Nut
A Tighten to 8-14 Nm (6-11 Lb-Ft)
B Tighten to 5-8 Nm
(4-6 Lb-Ft)
C Tighten to 5.4-8.1
Nm (48-71 Lb-In)
D Tighten to 19-27 Nm (14-20 Lb-Ft)
 

Mustang GT

 

Removal

  1. Drill out four license plate plastic rivets, if so equipped.
  1. Remove four lower GOR-to-fog lamp bracket screws.
  1. Remove GOR-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side).
  1. Remove side GOP and extension-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side).
  1. Remove upper GOR-to-radiator support bracketry.
  1. Detach GOP/reinforcement assembly from vehicle.
  1. Remove headlamp, side marker and park and turn lamps from GOP/GOR assembly (14 nuts). Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Remove three center push pins.
  1. Drill out 16 GOR-to-reinforcement attaching rivets.
  1. Peel GOP from reinforcement.
 

Installation

  1. Install three GOP-to-upper metal reinforcement center push pins.
  1. Shoe horn GOP over reinforcement.
  1. Install 16 GOR-to-reinforcement attaching rivets.
  1. Position GOP/reinforcement assembly to vehicle and install side GOP/reinforcement-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side). Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install reinforcement-to-radiator support bracketry.
  1. Install park and turn, sidemarker, and headlamps to GOP/GOR assembly (14 nuts). Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Install GOR-to-fender attaching nuts (three each side). Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install three (each side) retaining nuts to fender flange and extension. Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install four lower GOR-to-fog lamp bracket screws. Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Position license plate bracket to GOP and install four plastic rivets.


Mustang GT





Item Part Number Description
1 8C142 Radiator Grille Opening Panel Inner Bracket (1 Req'd Each Side)
2A N606676-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
2B N606677-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
2D N606676-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
3A 45334-S36 Nut and Washer Assy (3 Req'd)
4 388664-S100 Rivet (16 Req'd)
5 N802387-S2 Nut
6 — Fog Lamp and Bracket Assy
7 — Front Bumper Assy
8 387564-S2 Nut Push-On (2 Req'd Each Side)
9 385843-S55 Screw and Washer Assy (3 Req'd Each Side)
10 16A168 Front Fender Lower Front Extension
11 8C208 Reinforcement
12 — Radiator Grille Opening Panel
13 17N397 Front License Plate Mounting Bracket
14 N803043-S Rivet (4 Req'd)
15 N802387-S2 Nut (1 Req'd Each Side)
16 55914-S2 Screw (4 Req'd)
17 8C020 Name Plate Assy
18C N800488-S36 Nut (2 Req'd)
A Tighten to 5.4-8.1
Nm (48-71 Lb-In)
B Tighten to 5-8 Nm
(4-6 Lb-Ft)
C Tighten to 1.1-1.6
Nm (10-14 Lb-In)
D Tighten to 8-14 Nm (6-11 Lb-Ft)
 

Mustang Cobra

 

Removal

  1. Drill out four license plate plastic rivets, if so equipped.
  1. Remove four lower GOR-to-fog lamp bracket screws.
  1. Remove GOR-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side).
  1. Remove side GOP and extension-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side).
  1. Remove upper GOR-to-radiator support bracketry.
  1. Detach GOP/reinforcement assembly from vehicle.
  1. Remove two screw and washer assemblies holding the grille opening insert to the grille opening insert retainer.
 

Installation

  1. Position grille opening insert panel in radiator grille opening panel from exterior side.
  1. Install GOP insert retainer over insert from reverse side.
  1. Install two screw and washer assemblies to retainer. Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Position GOP/reinforcement assembly to vehicle and install side GOP/reinforcement-to-fender retaining nuts (three each side). Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install reinforcement-to-radiator support bracketry.
  1. Install GOR-to-fender attaching nuts (three each side). Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install three (each side) retaining nuts to fender flange and extension. Tighten to 5.4-8.1 Nm (48-71 lb-in).
  1. Install four lower GOR-to-fog lamp bracket screws. Refer to Section 17-01.
  1. Position license plate bracket to GOP and install four plastic rivets.


Mustang Cobra





Item Part Number Description
1 8C142 Radiator Grille Opening Panel Inner Bracket (1 Req'd Each Side)
2A N606676-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
2B N606677-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
2D N606676-S36 Screw and Washer Assy (1 Req'd Each Side)
3A 45334-S36 Nut and Washer Assy (3 Req'd)
4 388664-S100 Rivet (16 Req'd)
5 N802387-S2 Nut
6 — Fog Lamp and Bracket Assy
7 — Front Bumper Assy
8 387564-S2 Nut Push-On (2 Req'd Each Side)
9 385843-S55 Screw and Washer Assy (3 Req'd Each Side)
10 16A168 Front Fender Lower Front Extension
11 8C208 Reinforcement
12 — Radiator Grille Opening Panel
13 17N397 Front License Plate Mounting Bracket
14 N803043-S Rivet (4 Req'd)
15 N802387-S2 Nut (1 Req'd Each Side)
16 55914-S2 Screw (4 Req'd)
17 8200 GOP Insert
18A 56912-S2 Screw and Washer Assy (2 Req'd)
19 8201 GOP Insert Retainer
A Tighten to 5.4-8.1
Nm (48-71 Lb-In)
B Tighten to 5-8 Nm
(4-6 Lb-Ft)
C Tighten to 8-14 Nm (6-11 Lb-Ft)