Bumper Cover - 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.

NOTE: MKX shown, Edge similar.

Remove the scrivets from the rear bumper cover.

Fig 1: Locating Scrivets From Rear Bumper Cover

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Remove the 10 screws (5 each side) from the rear splash shield.

Fig 2: Locating Screws From Rear Splash Shield

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Remove the rear bumper cover-to-body brace screw.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Bumper Cover-To-Body Brace Screw

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Disconnect the trailer hitch and parking aid system wiring harness, if equipped.

Fig 4: Identifying Trailer Hitch & Parking Aid System Wiring Harness

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Disconnect the retainers from the rear bumper cover-to-body brace.

Fig 5: Locating Retainers From Rear Bumper Cover-To-Body Brace

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Remove the rear bumper cover.
- Remove the bumper cover from the bumper cover bracket.
- Remove the bumper cover.

Fig 6: Locating Bumper Cover From Bumper Cover Bracket

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.