Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

REAR BUMPER

Special Tool(S):

Special Tool(s)

Five Hundread, Montego:

Freestyle:

Exploded View

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear bumper cover.

2. NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-torque the rear bumper double-ended studs.

Remove the 4 rear bumper nuts.
- To install, tighten rear bumper nuts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

3. Remove the rear bumper.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).