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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear lamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side) from the rear splash shield.
  3. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers from the lower rear bumper cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Lower Rear Bumper Cover Pin-Type Retainers
    G06271628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the rear bumper cover.
    1. Remove the 2 bolts (1 shown in illustration).
    2. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers (1 shown in illustration).
    Fig 2: Locating Pin-Type Retainers
    G06271629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 upper bumper cover screws (1 each side).
  6. If equipped, disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector.
  7. Reposition the bumper cover.
    • Pull outward on both sides of the bumper cover.
    NOTE: The forward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from the bumper cover mounting bracket.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the parking aid system electrical connector.
  9. Route the wiring harness out of the body.
  10. Remove the rear bumper cover.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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