Bumper Bracket - Rear: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspection must be made prior to reusing the bumper isolator and bracket. If the bumper isolator and bracket do not meet any one of the inspection criteria listed below, replace the bumper isolator and bracket.
- There must be no visible fluid leaks.
- There must be no deformation to the inner or outer cylinders.
- At ambient temperatures, the outer cylinder must not turn (by hand), relative to the inner cylinder.
- Place the bumper isolator and bracket in an arbor press or an equivalent press mechanism, and stroke the bumper isolator and bracket approximately 13 mm (1/2 in) to determine whether it returns to its original length. If it does not return to its original length, it must be replaced. A bumper isolator and bracket that does not return to its original length may have developed loss of pressure or fluid that would prevent it from functioning correctly in subsequent impacts.
- Minor straightening of the bumper isolator and bracket is permissible, provided there are no visible leaks and the bumper isolator and bracket function correctly.
- Install the rear bumper bracket and bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the rear bumper. For additional information, refer to BUMPER - REAR .