Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the 4 rear bumper cover center screws.
- Remove the 2 rear splash shields.
- Remove the 4 splash shield pin-type retainers (2 each side).
- Remove the 4 splash shield bolts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 rear bumper cover upper screws (1 each side).
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 liftgate alignment bumper bolts and the 2 liftgate alignment bumpers.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- If equipped, disconnect the parking aid system or trailer tow electrical connector.
- Remove the rear bumper cover.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- When installing, position the rear bumper cover into the bumper slides.
- Transfer all necessary components.