Removal and 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the 2 rear bumper cover screws.
- Remove the 2 rear bumper cover screws and the 2 rear bumper cover pin-type retainers (1 each side).
- Remove the 6 rear bumper cover pin-type retainers (3 each side).
- Remove the pin-type retainers and the luggage compartment rear trim panel.
- Position the luggage compartment lining material aside.
- Remove the 4 rear bumper cover nuts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- Remove the 6 rear bumper cover nuts (3 each side) and the rear bumper cover.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
WARNING:
If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
.
WARNING:
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be turned off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.