Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connectors.
If equipped, disconnect the trailer harness electrical connectors.
If equipped, detach the trailer harness pin-type retainer from the rear bumper.

Fig 1: Detaching Trailer Harness Pin-Type Retainer From Rear Bumper
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If equipped, disconnect the rear parking aid electrical connector.

NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper arm-to-rear bumper bolts are removed, discard and install new rear bumper arm-to-rear bumper bolts.

If equipped, remove the rear bumper arm-to-rear bumper bolts.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, discard and install new rear bumper nuts.

Remove the rear bumper nuts.
- To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 lb-ft).
Remove the rear bumper.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer components as necessary. If equipped with a rear parking aid sensor, REFER to PARKING AID for additional information.