Bumper - Rear, With Trailer Hitch
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 rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPER COVER - REAR .
- Remove the 2 trailer hitch-to-back panel bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 trailer hitch-to-back panel nuts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Remove the 4 trailer hitch-to-body bolts.
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
- Remove the trailer hitch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the trailer hitch.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.