Ford Escape: 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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Remove the rear lamp assemblies.
Refer to: Rear Lamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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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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Remove the screws.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Remove the screws.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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On both sides.
Remove the push pins and position the fender liner aside.
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On both sides.
Release the retainers, the clips and position the rear quarter panel moulding aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the rear bumper harness electrical connector.
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On both sides.
Remove the push pin.
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Remove the push pins.
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If equipped.
Remove the screws.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
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Position the luggage compartment weatherstrip aside.
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Release the sides and rear of the rear bumper cover from the side and rear 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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Release the trim pins.
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On both sides.
Inspect the side brackets for damage.
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If required, on both sides.
Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the damaged side brackets.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Inspect the rear bracket for damage.
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If required.
Remove the screws, the trim-pin and the rear bracket.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
Installation
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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If replacing the rear bumper cover.
Carry out the azimuth and elevation system checks.
Refer to: Azimuth System Check (413-13C Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist, General Procedures).
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).
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If any sensor fails the check, diagnose the sensor fault.
Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13C)
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Refer to: Parking Aid (413-13A)
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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 Installation)...
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
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the rear door.
Remove the rear door check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Remove the rear door trim panel...
(If Equipped)
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