Rear Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

BUMPER - REAR

Exploded View

Taurus, Sable:

Taurus X:

Special Tool(s)

Special Tool(s):

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear bumper cover.

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

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