Bumper Cover - Rear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: MKX shown, Edge similar.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Bumper Cover Scrivets

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

Fig 2: Locating Rear Splash Shield Screws
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Remove the rear bumper cover-to-body brace screw.

Fig 3: Locating 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: Locating Trailer Hitch And Parking Aid System Wiring Harness
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Disconnect the retainers from the rear bumper cover-to-body brace.

Fig 5: Locating Rear Bumper Cover Retainers
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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 Bracket
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.