Bumper - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover - Rear .

Without trailer tow

Remove the 6 bumper mounting nuts (3 each side).
- To install, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb-in).

With trailer tow

Remove the 2 underbody heat shields.
- Remove the 6 screws (3 each side).
- Remove the 2 push pin retainers (1 each side).
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the heat shield.

Fig 1: Locating Wiring Harness From Heat Shield

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Remove the 4 inside rear bumper bolts (2 each side) and the 2 nuts (1 each side)
- To install, tighten rear bumper bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten rear bumper nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Inside Rear Bumper Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the 2 rear center bumper bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Center Bumper Bolts

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All vehicles

Remove the rear bumper.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.