Bumper Cover - Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. 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 article.
Remove the 2 rear bumper cover screws (1 each side).
Remove the 2 pin-type retainers (1 each side).
Remove the 2 rear bumper cover lower screws.
Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and the luggage compartment rear trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Rear Bumper Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the push-on retainers and position the LH luggage compartment trim panel aside.
Remove the 3 rear bumper cover nuts from the LH side rear panel.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Bumper Cover Nuts From LH Side Rear Panel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the spare wheel trim cover and the spare wheel.
Remove the 2 rear bumper cover nuts from the RH side rear panel.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Bumper Cover Nuts From RH Side Rear Panel

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If equipped, remove the THX audio amplifier. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
Remove the 4 rear bumper cover nuts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Rear Bumper Cover Nuts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Position the sides of the rear bumper cover outwards and remove the rear bumper cover.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.