Ford Escape: 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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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the nuts and the rear bumper.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
Vehicles with trailer tow package
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Disconnect the trailor tow electrical connector.
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On both sides.
Remove the bolts.
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the rear bumper.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles with trailer tow package
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With the help of an assistant, on both sides.
Install the rear bumper and hand tighten the bolts.
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With the help of an assistant, on both sides.
Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
Torque:
85 lb.ft (115 Nm)
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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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Strap Wrench
Floor Crane
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Fluid Container
Punch
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
Copper Hammer
Materials
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Specification
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