Removal and Replacement

BUMPER COVER - REAR

Exploded View







Removal and Installation

All vehicles
1. Remove the rear lamp assembly.
2. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers (3 each side) from the rear splash shield.
3. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers from the lower rear bumper cover.







4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 pin-type retainers from the top of the rear bumper cover.
1 Remove the 2 bolts (1 shown).
2 Remove the 2 pin-type retainers (1 shown).







5. Remove the 2 upper bumper cover screws (1 each side).
6. If equipped, disconnect the parking aid system electrical connector.

Milan and MKZ only
7. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connector.

All vehicles
8. Remove the rear bumper cover.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.