Rear Bumper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover .
Vehicles without trailer tow
Remove the rear bumper.
1. Remove the bolts from the back side of the rear bumper mounts.
  Torque
  
  : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
2. With the help of an assistant, remove the rear bumper bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Vehicles equipped with trailer tow
NOTE: On both sides.

Remove the rear bumper to frame rail bolts.

Torque

: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

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Remove the rear bumper.
1. Remove the rear bumper bolts.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. With the help of an assistant, slide the rear bumper out from the frame rails.

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY