Rear Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Bumper Cover - Rear, Explorer

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the tail lamp assemblies.

2. Remove the 2 rear bumper cover bracket bolts.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

3. Remove the 9 bumper cover pin-type retainers.

4. Disconnect the rear parking aid sensor electrical connector, if equipped.

5. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the rear bumper cover, do not twist the cover when removing.

Remove the bumper cover.

- Lift the outer corners upward and pull the bumper cover straight up and out.

6. Transfer components as necessary.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.