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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  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 Pin-Type Retainers From Lower Rear Bumper Cover
    G04683809Courtesy 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).
    2. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers (1 shown).
      Fig 2: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers And Bolts
      G04683810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 2 upper bumper cover screws (1 each side).
  6. If equipped, disconnect the parking aid system electrical connector.
  7. Milan and Zephyr only 

  8. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector.
  9. Remove the rear bumper cover.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.