Ford Explorer: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles without trailer tow package
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On both sides.
Remove the bolt, relelase the tab and position the exhaust isolator assembly aside.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts and the rear bumper.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
Vehicles with trailer tow package
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On both sides.
Remove the bolt, relelase the tab and position the exhaust isolator assembly aside.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Disconnect the trailor tow electrical connector, the retainer and remove the wiring harness.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts and the rear bumper.
Torque:
129 lb.ft (175 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Note: Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning
leather instrument panels and leather interior trim surfaces.
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap
and water solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door glass top run.
Refer to: Rear Door Glass Top Run (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear door window glass...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.
A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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