Ford Explorer: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Rear Bumper Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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On both sides
Remove the inner wheel liner to rear bumper cover screws and nuts.
Torque:
1.:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
2.:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the push pins, release the tabs and position the rear quarter panel moulding aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Remove the screws.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the bolt.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE:
Vehicles with trailer tow package.
Disconnect the electrical connector, the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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On both sides.
Remove the screw and the trim pin.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Remove the rear lamp assemblies.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the screw.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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With the help of an assistant.
Position the rear bumper cover rearward.
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Position the luggage compartment weatherstrip aside.
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Release the sides of the rear bumper cover from the side brackets.
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Using a non-marring tool, release the center of the rear bumper cover from the rear bracket.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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With the help of an assistant.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the rear bumper cover.
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On both sides.
Inspect the side bracket for damage.
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If required, on both sides.
Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the damaged side bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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If required.
Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the rear bracket.
Installation
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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If replacing the rear bumper cover.
Check the alignment of the rear parking aid and rear active park assist sensors.
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
Refer to: Elevation System Check (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, General Procedures).
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, General Procedures).
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If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Rear Parking Aid, Diagnosis and Testing).
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, Diagnosis and Testing).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Inst..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hot Air Gun
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the glove compartment.
Refer to: Glove Compartment (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the passenger tempreature door actuator.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Typical D-ring shown, others similar.
If required, remove the necessary trim panel(s).
Fold the seatbelt as indicated.
Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the D-ring.
Pull the seatbelt through the D-ring to remove the twist in the seatbelt...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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