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Looking to update my Ford Ecosport's fascia to MY2019 or later versions

As far as I know I need to swap the bonnet, headlights, grill, DRLs, bumper on the outside. On the inside, the radiator mount and AC ducts.

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An idle brain is a devil's workshop and whenever I am idle, my mind becomes my workhorse's workplace. Whenever I have some free time I resort to my parking lot, working on the interior, exterior, and under the hood.

It's been more than 2 years since I got it water-washed outside. I got an Agaro pressure washer. Got a blower, and an interior vacuum cleaner. Have all machinery for polishing and supplies from 3M and other brands to keep my Darkhorse immaculate inside-out.

Apart from general services on the dot, spares part changes whenever required, I got the suspension overhauled at Chennai Ford very recently. I also have replaced my 205/60/R16 Michelin P4STs (with >60000 KM on them) and with a brand-new set of Michelins but went with a wider 215 set-up as I had plans to bump up a few horses. Called up WolfMoto and enlisted my vehicle for a Stage 1 upgrade on their next visit to Chennai (In a month or so).

Well, to come to the meat of the topic now, I have been bitten by a facelift bug. Whenever I see a 2019 or higher Black EcoSport, my wife tells me to wipe off the drool off my face. I have no intention to swap my trustworthy mate being my first car and a strong emotional connection.

So, I am exploring the possibility of changing the facia to a 2019 or higher version. I have seen a video where a Kerala Youtuber did it and a person from Delhi.

As far as I know I need to swap the bonnet, headlights, grill, DRLs, bumper on the outside. On the inside, the radiator mount and AC ducts.

I have checked with a few garages in Chennai and they turned me down saying they wont carry out the job citing parts. My request to mechanically sound minds here is what are the other parts I should be looking at to change? Any idea on the estimate? Any references as to who can get the job done anywhere in India.

I am heading to Sepang MotoGP in Nov and is there any way I can buy parts and ship them here?

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