What is the torque spec for the radiator grille mounting screws?

The screw and washer assemblies (part 384931-S36) are specified at 12-20 ft-lbs.

What is the Ford part number for the radiator grille assembly?

The radiator grille assembly is base part number 8200.

What parts hold the headlight door in place?

Per View B, the door (13052) is secured with nut 383356, screw 55946, and spacer 13058.

Which brackets mount the radiator grille?

Bracket radiator grille mounting upper 8A382, bracket radiator grille lower center 8A463, bracket radiator grille lower outer 8272, and bracket radiator grille outer support 8B464/8C075.

What U-nuts are used in the grille installation?

U-nut 45264-S101 is used in several locations, and U-nut 45263-S101 is used at the grille outer support bracket (View A).

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1978 Ford Bronco Radiator Grille & Support Exploded Parts Diagram

Exploded diagram of radiator grille, mounting brackets, supports and fasteners

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Exploded parts diagram of a radiator grille assembly with mounting brackets, supports, screws and U-nuts.

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This document is an exploded parts diagram showing the radiator grille and front-end support assembly for a Ford truck/Bronco, uploaded to a 1978 Ford Bronco gallery. The left illustration details the radiator support structure, including the radiator grille heat shield (8C122-3), front fender apron and radiator support assembly (16138), hood latch support brace (16C674), and the upper (8A382) and lower center (8A463) radiator grille mounting brackets, secured with U-nuts (45264-S101) and screw-and-washer assemblies (384931-S36) torqued to 12-20 ft-lbs. The right illustration shows the radiator grille assembly (8200) mounted to the support with rivets, hex nuts (34975-S2), lower outer brackets (8272), and screws. Two inset details are included: View B shows the headlight door (13052) with its nut (383356), screw (55946), and spacer (13058); View A shows the grille outer support bracket (8B464/8C075) with U-nut (45263-S101) and screw-and-washer assembly (57030-S36). A reader can learn the part numbers for every grille-related fastener and bracket, the assembly relationships between the grille and radiator support, and the specified torque range for the grille mounting screws.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the torque spec for the radiator grille mounting screws?: The screw and washer assemblies (part 384931-S36) are specified at 12-20 ft-lbs.
What is the Ford part number for the radiator grille assembly?: The radiator grille assembly is base part number 8200.
What parts hold the headlight door in place?: Per View B, the door (13052) is secured with nut 383356, screw 55946, and spacer 13058.
Which brackets mount the radiator grille?: Bracket radiator grille mounting upper 8A382, bracket radiator grille lower center 8A463, bracket radiator grille lower outer 8272, and bracket radiator grille outer support 8B464/8C075.
What U-nuts are used in the grille installation?: U-nut 45264-S101 is used in several locations, and U-nut 45263-S101 is used at the grille outer support bracket (View A).