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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the rear lamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  2. Remove the 6 rear bumper cover screws in the wheel well.
    • To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
  3. From inside the luggage compartment, remove the luggage compartment trim panel.
  4. Remove the 3 rear bumper cover pin-type retainers on underside of beam.
  5. Remove the 6 rear bumper cover nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  6. If equipped, disconnect the rear parking aid electrical connector.
    7. NOTE: The forward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to unclip it from body.
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Bumper Cover (Five Hundred, Montego)
    G03989377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the rear bumper cover.
  8. Inspect the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements before installation.
  9. Inspect the spacer block on center of beam for damage. If necessary, install a new spacer block before installation.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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