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:
Removal
Release the clips and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the PATS center antenna.
Remove the nuts.
Lift upward on the PATS center antenna...
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