Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the tail lamp assemblies.
- Remove the 2 rear bumper bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove the 10 bumper cover pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 rear bumper bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Disconnect the rear parking aid sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the bumper cover.
- Lift the outer corners upward and pull the bumper cover straight out.
- Transfer components as necessary.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the rear bumper cover, do not twist the cover when removing.