Rear Bumper Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
On both sides. Remove the rivet blinds and the screw.

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Disconnect the rear bumper cover electrical connector.

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On both sides. Release the clips and remove the rear lamp cover assembly.

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With the help of an assistant. Remove the rear bumper cover.
1. Remove the screws.
  Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)
2. Release the sides of the rear bumper cover from the reinforcement assembly cover mountings.
3. Release the tabs, lift the rear bumper cover up and remove the rear bumper cover.
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Remove the screws, detach the retainer and remove the rear bumper isolator.
Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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On both sides. Inspect the rear bumper reinforcement assembly cover mountings.

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If required, on both sides. Remove the screws and the rear bumper reinforcement assembly cover mountings.
Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

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