Rear Bumper: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The disassembly procedure may contain assembly details.

Remove the rear bumper. Refer to: Rear Bumper .
Disconnect the rear bumper wiring harness electrical connectors.

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Release the tabs and remove the trailer connector.

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Remove the push pin, the bolts and the rear bumper center bracket.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: On both sides.

Remove the bolts and the outer reinforcement.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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Release the wire harness guides and remove the wiring harness.

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Remove the pin-type retainers and the bracket.

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NOTE: On both sides.

Release the tabs and remove the license plate lamps.

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Remove the rear parking aid sensors.
1. Release the tabs.
2. Remove the sensor from the bracket.
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Release the tabs and remove the lower support.

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NOTE: On both sides.

Release the tabs and remove the outer bumper arm assemblies.

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NOTE: On both outer bumper arms.

Remove the nuts, release the tab and remove the outer bumper arm cover.

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NOTE: On both outer bumper arms.

Remove the bolts and the outer bumper arm brace.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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